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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16

tinsburg charge 1826-183l. Died July
is. 1881 aged 81 years months ID days
Robert Douglas, born in the north
of irelf nd, 1907. Came to this coun
try as q youth. located in Baltimore,
Nd. united with the Reformed church
under Rev. Albert Helfestein ST.. at
York, Pa. ordained at Easton, Pa, in
1888 by the Synod. Served Martins
burg charge 1915; York, iS35-46
Jefferson Md. 1S46--50. Boonsboro
1876. Retired from 1856 to So.
Became pastor of Mt. Moriah, Md.
charge 1865 which he served until his
decease, Aug. 20, 1867 in 10 tn year OF
his age.
Daniel G Bragonier. born near
Hagerstown Md, Oct. 10, 1903. Edu-
Gated at York, Pa. Served the Clear
spring Md. charge is34-39; Winches-
ter. Va ls4I-45; Martinsburg 1876
90 :Edinbura 1861 --68. Served for a
long time as member Of the Board
of Visitors of the Theological. Semi
nary and was chosen as President OF
synod. Died Oct. "a. 1868 aged 60
years, 10 days.
VIM. d, Lefevre. Still living in
Smyrna, Del, Served Martinsburg
charge Is66-l869. During the inter
val gGl--1s65 the Reformed church
was used as a place of worship for all
the citizens, the services being con-
Quoted and sacraments administered
and burials conducted for all denomi-
nations. civilians and soldiers, by the
Rev. Hanson of the p. e. church.
Stephen X Kremer, son of Rev.
Amos Ii. and Rebecca Kieffer, Kre
mer, Born at Shippensburg Pa. Jan.
23. 1843. Educated at Preparatory De-
partment Dickinson College; Frank
lin and Marshall college iS6l--65.
Taught private schools in Bucks Co.,
and Andalusia Delaware. Graduated
from Theological Seminary MERGERS
burg 1870. Served Martlnsurg 1870
1874 Graencastle 1S54-1676. Died
Aug. I6 1876. Aged 33 years months
90 days.
J. A. Hotfheins installed pastor of
Martinsburg charge 1875.
. Rev. Kremer delivered the sermon
at the evening service.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
November Sth, 1901.
REMOVING HOUSES.
w. w. Barnes
l. l.. Bender.
Committee.

The work of removing the houses
which are located on land recently
purchased by the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad company at Keyser, is being
pushed rapidly. The houses are being
torn down and taken to other parts of
the town to be rebuilt in order TO ac-
commodate the growing population of
the town. A number Of new houses
are being constructed and much real
estate is changing hands. The Balti-
more and Ohio has ordered 20 con-
structlon cars to Keyser and it is I'M
derstood that IL new tracks extending
the entire length of the yards will be
laid at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
IN THE LAWS GRASP.
g. u. Passenger Train-Cases Before
Magistrate Sny der.

A stranger giving his name as JOS
eph Ryan and his home as Buffalo, n.
Y, boarded Baltimore and Ohio tram
N O. As at Cumberland Monday with
out ticket The man, who was in a
half drunken condition, refused to pay
his fare and caused considerable trou-
BILE on the train. which was in charge
of Conductor Engle. The heat in the
car did not serve to improve his con-
dition. A telegram was sent to tbs
CITY and when the train reached here
Officers Burnett and Fulk boarded it.
After struggling with the passenger
thew got him off the train and hustled
him to the lookup.
He--was given hearing this morn
ing and sentenced to thirty days in
Jail.
DRUNK ON RAILROAD TRACKS.
William Jenkins. resident of the
county, imbibed too freely Monday
aud sauntered down to the b. d ..
railroad. which is not the safest place
In the city for drunken man Of
ticer Fulk grabbed him off the tracks
inst as the second section of passenger
train No. AS was pulling into the
dyar. Justice Snyder fined him ST
and costs, which he paid.
BLIND BAGGAGE RIDERS.
Two men giving their names as JOS
eph and John Thomas were taken off
the second section of train No. 46slast
night by Officers Burnett and Fulk.
Justice Snyder fined them So and
costs, in default of which they we're
remanded to Jail for ten DAYS.
THIS ONE RODE A FREIGHT.
Charles Jordan was caught stealing
a ride ON freight train by officers
Burnett and Fulk. Justice Snyder
immposed fine of 81 and costs, in
default Of which he was remanded to
Jail for ten days.
DRUNK AND DiSORDERLY.
William Briscoe colcred was arrest
ed Saturday night by Officer McBee
for being drunk and disoIde- lv on
the street. He was given a hear
ing before Mayor Henshaw Tuesday
evening
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is a blood
or constitutional disease, and in order to cure
it you must take internal remedies. Hall 81
Catarrh Cure is taken internally and act&
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Hall's Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. IL,
was prescribed by one of the best physicians in
this country for years, and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best tones.
known, combined withthe best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
X. j. CHENEY g. CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
Halls Family Fills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
REFORMED SEMINARY GETS REQUEST.
Philadelphia Merchant Leaves $4,000 TO
be Devoted to the Library of the
Institution.

Philadelphia. Nov. 9.-The Will of
Jacob Y. Dietz. a prominent mer-
chant of this city, who died recently
leaving an estate valued at upwards
of a half million of dollars, makes
number of requests to church iDstitu-
tions. To the theological seminary
of the Reformed church at Lancas-
ter. is bequeathed the sum of $4, 900
in trust, purchase of books for the
library of the institution. In the
event of the death without Issue of
Bertha K. Fry, a beneficiary, the
same institution will receive $40 600
of the amount left to her. A number
of local churches are rememered in the
will anu the following additional be-
quests are made
To the board of home missions of
the eenreal synod of the Reformed
church, So. 000 to the board of home
missions of the Reformed church;
So, 800, to constitute five building
funds of $500 each: to the board of
education of the Eastern synod of
the Reformed church 81 600 in trust,
the interest to be used in supporting
young men preparing for the minis
terry to the society of the relief of
ministers and their widows of the
Reformed church, S.. 600 ITO the Beth
any orphans home, at Womelsdorf,
Pa, 81, 600.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
THE LEADER CAPTURED.
HOWARD RUNKLEs, ACCUSED
BOOST RAIDER, BEHIND THE BARS
JniIer Caldwell Finally Captures Him
After an sExcieing Chase-His Rem
devious Was Surrounded by The
sheriff and Four Deputies

Howard Runkles, the recognized
leader of the North Martinsburg gang
of chicken thieves, Is at last behind
the bare. The officers have been aft
er him for long time. but so slick
was he that not until yesterday We're
they able to lay their hands on him.
Yesterday afternoon about 4 O'Clock
a telephone message came to the Sher-
ifs office that the young man was at
the home Of Mrs. Jane Mckinney.
corner OF Liberty and HODGE street, a
regular rendezvous, the officers say,
for boys and men of that Kind.
To prevent the slick leader of the
gang getting away this time, enough
officers went to form net around the
house. through which it would be
hard for him TO escape. Sheriff
Stuekey and Deputies Caldwell, Walk
or and Bryarly started for the house
soon after the message was received.
Arriving at the rendezvous the Off
GERS scattered, each one approaching
from a different direction Jallor
Caldwell went into the fields back OF
the house. expecting the young man to
attempt to escape IN that direction.
He had thought right.
Runkles, hearing of the approach OF
the officers, fed through the back
yard. Mr.. Caldwell was ont OF his
coat in an instant and started in pur-
suit.
The fieet-footed fugitive scaled the
fences with ease, while the officer lost
no time in crawling through. Runkles
followed a course back of Liberty
street around on 70 Pennsylvania ave.
nue. and then ran into the yard OF Jos
eph Naggs. where he was captured.
The pursuing officer fired two shots
into the air during the chase, but
Runkles didn't scare bit.
In the yard on Pennsylvania ave.
nue. Officer Caldwell came upon his
intended prisoner and captured him.
Both were then out of breath. The
officer threw the prisoner to the ground
and sat on HIM while he was regain
ing his breath and until the other off1-
GERS arrived. The captive, surround
ed by the arms of the law, was then
led off to jail
This Will probably be the breaking
up of the wholesale hen roost raids in
North Martinsburg. The two recog
pized leaders of the gang, Howard
Runkles and Ellsworth Oliver, are.
after causing the officers and citizens
any amount of trouble. finally be-
hind the bars Officer Caldwell estl-
mates that between LOCO and l,ooo
chickens have been stolen OF recent
date by this gang.
The two young men will be given
a hearing before Justice SNYDER IN
the near future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
THE GREAT NEED FOR RAIN.
Streams Throughout the County Are
Are CryingI for Rain--Napy
Drive Cattle Long Dis
lance to Get Water.
lance to Get Water.


The prevailing drought in this
county has become serious matter.
Rain has not fallen for about six
weeks and the earth is very dry and
the water supply short. The farming
community is confronted by a serious
condition of affairs as a result of the
drought. Wheat fields are dry as pow
der and the grain is stunted and in
places is practically ruined. This is
particularly true of that which was
sown late. Much of 1t did not come
up on account of lack of moisture in
the ground and what did come up mas
withered and acres will have to be
replanted. The early wheat will not
withstand the dry spell much longer,
farmers say, and they are alarmed lest
the entire crop for next year be blight
ed beyond all hope. The Potomac
river and streams in the county are
verv low, so low in places that one
can walk from shore to shore on the
stones without getting wet feet. 1t
is stated that farmers in some sections
are compelled to drive their cattle to
the streams for water, the supply on
the farms having been exhausted. In
some of the towns and in this city also
nanv cisterns are dry. Rain is badly
needed in every section.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
NEW BUFFALO NOTES.
The New Issue OF Ten Dollar Bills Are
Pretty Enough for Anyone 10 Have.

The New Issue OF Ten Dollar Bills Are
Pretty Enough for Anyone 10 Have.
The new ten dollar Buffalo bills
have made their appearance here.
They are legal tender notes for ten
dollars for all debts, public and prl-
vate except duties on imports and in
terest on the public debt.
The Issue has just recently been
made from the United States treasury
and the notes are very beautiful from
an artistic point of view. not con-
sidering their other excellent quail
ties The change in the issue Of ten
dollar bills is none less desirable than
he change out of them On the face
of the note is an excellent engraving
OF bull buffalo and on either side
of the face is a portrait of Lewis and
Clark, the men who made the first
trip overland in the Land of the
setting SUM- and opened up the vast
fertile country which has added so
much to the wealth of the United
States The back of the note lis EN-,
belished with the highest order OF
fillgree design.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
KILLED ON THE RAIL.
MIR. DANIEL D. SLOAN, THIS CITY,
MEETS DEATH ON q. 90.
He Attempted to Board Train at Rock
wood and Was Caught Under Car
wheels-Remains Brought Here


Daniel Joseph Sloan, Of e. John
street. who WAS construction fore
man working near lockwood, w.
Va, met death on the rail at that
place Tuesday evening. At O'Clock
in the evening he attempted to board
Baltimore and Ohio train No. JIG at
lockwood to go to camp He caught
hold of the car railing, but missed the
steps. After being dragged consld-
cradle distance bis feet went under
the wheels and both his legs were cut
off near the knee.
The accident happened at O'Clock
and at 20 he died.
Mr. Sloan was born at Harper 5
Ferry and was IS years old.
Excepting year and half, he has
been in the employ of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Conpany since he
was Is years of age.
For number of years he was a
railroad detective. He was well
known here and had host of friends.
The deceased was twice married.
His second wife, who was formerly
Mrs. Mamie Hays, survives him. He
leaves the following children: John,
this city Daniel j., jr., Allegheny,
Pa. Marv O., who is a sister of
charity stationed at Troy. N. Y. I;
Estella and Vallie Sloan.
The remains were brought here
this morning on train No 10. The
funeral will take place from st. Jo-
seph's Catholic church Friday m orn-
ing at 10 o'clock, high requiem mass.
The ST. Patrick s Society. of which
the deceased was a member, at
tended the funeral in body.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Elmer Hopper, OF The Evening world
Once, Meets with an Unfo' tunate
Accident While Out Hunting


Mr.. Elmer Hopper, an epmlove in
the mechanical department of The
Evening World, was accidentally shot
while ont hunting IN the woods
Tues av.
He was On one side of Il fence,
when his fellow. huntsman, Mr.. John
Bratt. shot in his direction at a rab-
bit from the other side. The load
entered both of Hoppers legs. the
shot scattering about both of the legs
above the ankles
The wounded printer was brought
home Tuesday
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
UNWILLING OF TABLET
Handsome Memorial Placed in
Christ Reformed Church.
SKETCH OF FORMER PASTORS
Memorial Address Delivered by Rev. {. N.
Kremer-Acceptauce by D. NJ. kiImer-
Interesting Service.

Services In connection with the IN.
yelling of tablet to the memory OF
the former pastors of the Reformed
congregation in this city were held
In Christ Reformed church Sunday
morning at eleven o'clock. The tab
let was placed in the east arch at the
front OF the church and was contrlbut-
ed bv the descendants Of the former
pastors of the congregation together
with the present pastor through whose
efforts the memorial was secured.
The contributors TO the fund which
secured the tablet are:
Mrs. Julia L. NJ. Hersh and Miss
Helen MAYER, of York, Hon. II. Kyd
Douglas Hagerstown. JOS. 5. Dragon
Ter ;,hepherdstown, John A. HON.
rich Martinsburg, J. Bralnard Kre-
mer Carlisle. Mrs. Annie Kremer
Shook, Greencastle, and the present
Pastor.
The tablet is handsome piece OF
bronze work 2Sxl4 inches IN size sur
rounded by an oak frame. The let
tering Is raised and the whole adds
very much to the appea. nee OF the
church. The inscription reads as fol
lows.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Fireman's Hail. Martlnsburg, W.
Va. Nov 3. 1901.
At a meeting of the Department
held this day in its hall, the follow
ing resolutions of respect were adopt
ed
Whereas, God, the Almighty Creator
and Ruler of the Universe. the con-
troller of the destinies of all men,
has in His great wisdom called from
among us, and stricken from its roll
of life membership by the death of
Brother H, L. Cushwa, one whom
we esteemed as dear lend. and
faithful.and earnest Brother. There
fore be it
Resolved: That we his Brother
Firemen, do bow submissively and in
sorrow TO this the will of our Great
Creator and Ruler, who doeth all
things for some good purpose
Resolved: That we trust that our
great loss has been his gain
Resolved: That we tender our sym
pathy to his bereaved family; that
the Department attend the funeral in
body, in full uniform, and the mem
bers wear the usual badge of morn
ing for the period of thirty days.
Resolved That these resolutions be
entered upon the records of the De-
partment, that the same be publ ished
in the city papers. and a copy sent
to the bereaved family of our de-
ceased Brother.
S. j. Rhodes.
H. It. Gaver,
w. A Henry
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
AN ORPHANS HOME,
To Be Erected BY West Virgins
Masons-may BE Located Near Bar

Masons-n1ay he Located Near Bar
boursvfI'e.
For several years the Masonic order
Of this state has been agitating the
matter OF establishing a home for the
widows and orphans of deceased mem
bers.
At the grand lodge meeting two
years ago committee was selected to
look up site uDon which to construct
such an institution. Geo. K. Thorn
burg, of Barboursville, has been one
ofathe committee, and has labored in
dustriously in seeking a location and
believes that he has found the ideal
spot at a pretty point near Barbours-
vile just adjacent to the corporate
limits which overlooks the town and
from it view is afforded of the con-
try for miles around. 1t is good farm
ing land and is surrounded with beau
tiful groves of tall poplar and oak
trees and quiet locality and Just
fitted for such purpose.
Mr.. Tnornburg will personally assist
in buying the place with liberal do
nation and is so anxious that the other
members of the committee should see
the place that at the meeting of the
grand lodge here this week he will
have them driven to the locality so.
they can see for themselves. Hunt
ington Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
FOOLED GAME WARDEN.
Officials Chase After Trunk Fillcd
with Brick Bats.

Officials Chase After IA Trunk Filled
with Brick Bats.
N. S. d. Pendelton, of Berkeley
Springs, while driving to Hancock
with n trunk in his wagon FRIDAY,
was pursued by game warden g. w.
Dittmor, who suspected Mr.. Pendle-
ton of shipping game out of the state.
Mr.. PendeIton whipped up his team
and crossed the river before Mr.. Dit
NOR could catch him. The trunk
was placed in an express wangon and
taken hack across the river TO the sta
tion. The Game Warden was at the
station and captured the trunk. He
proceeded to open 1T IN the waiting
room, surrounded by crowd anxious
to see what game Mr.. Pendelton was
Shipping out of the state. The trunk
contained nothing but some old news
papers and a dozen brickbats. Mr..
Pendelton was recently arrested and
fined $50 for attempting to ship veni-
son TO friend in Baltimore. He APP
pealed the case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
Stop Gh@eg
Bg AHsTaa1n1'

Il is a sad thing to see t1,o;
ruit trees spoiled bY the blight.
You can always tell them iron
The rest, They never do wed
afterwards but stay small and
sickIy.
1t is worse to see a Blight
strike children. Good health
is the natural right Of children.
But some of them don't get
their rights. While the RESI-
grow big and strong one stays
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion can stor
nat blight. There is n
eason why such achild Shout
-ay small. SCOTS Emusic
5 a medicine with lots
.rength in 1.-THE kind
strength that makes thin
row.
SCOTS Emulsion make.
children grow, makes them cat
makes them sleep, makes them
olay. Give the weak child
nance. SCOTS Emulsion vii
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
GRAND LODGE MEETINGS

The Grand Lodge OF West Virginia,
Independent order of Odd Fellows
will covene in annual convention at
Paramount November 20, and the
Grand Lodge of Masons at Hunting
ton November ID. At this conven-
ton the former will probably select
a site for an odd Fellows home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
THE SCHOOL BOARD
Holds "a short Meeting Election Re-
turns Approved.

The School Board met in regular
session last Monday with President
Whetzel in the chair and Commits
sloners Evans and Tabler present.
The meeting was of short duration.
The returns of the recent school
election, as published in this paper,
were received and approved A num-
Der of bills were read and ordered paid
and the board adjourned.
The newly elected members OF the
Board of Education will take their
seat at the first meeting in January.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
Committee.

At called meeting of the Official
Board of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church of Mart:nsburg, w. Va,
the following action was taken re Ia
tive to the death of John w. Martin
Whereas God in His wise provi-
dence has seen fit to call TO Himself
the soul of John W. Martin. a mem
Der of this church and Board, we
are. therefore DESTROYS of giving
expression of the Chnrch's high APP
probation of his character and
worth;
Therefore, be il Resolved. That it
is the sense of this meeting, that by
the death of our brother Martin, the
Church and said Board has lost one
of its most valuable and trusted
members and the City and County
one of it's most / lored and respect
ed citizens and officials.
Resolved that that copy of these
Resolutions be spread upon the min
utes of this Board, copy published
in one of our city papers and a copy
sent to the family of our deceased
brother
w. w. Barnes
L. L. Bender.
Committee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16

After the opening service the pas
tor descended to the platform IL
front of the pulpit and III few words
explained the. signihcance Of the tab
let and the m1Ener IN which it was Sc.
cured and also gave the names of the
donors.
Over the Tablet hung the veil com
posed of the church colors-orange,
red and black, -signifying the per.
seeation, blood shed and death of the
martyrs of the church.
The unvelling act was perform
ed bv Miss Mary V. Hotfheins,
daughter Of the present pastor, th ,
only young female descendant of
the line of pastors. After the veil
had dropped the pastor made brief
address of presentation.
The Pastors Memorial Tablet was
accepted OH the part Of the ccngrega-
ton by Elder d. NJ. Kilmer in a
neat and appropriate address.
Dr. +. n. Kremer, of Harrisburg,
Pa, brother of Rev. Stephen X.
Kremer, the immediate predecessor
of DR.. Hntfheins, delivered the me-
mortal address, a brief synopsis of
which is given.
George Adam Gueting-1196-Hls
ministry here was, so far as can be
learned, that of a supply or timer
ant minister serving at intervals,
charges without pastors, and In the
homes IF those who were far remov-
ed from churches. Died Jnne 2S, 1912,
aged II years.
Lewis MAYER, son of Geo. l..
MAYER. Lancaster Pa. Born March
30, 1888 Studied at the college in
Frederick, Md, and persued his
studies for the ministry under the
direction of Rev. Daniel Wagner.
Served the Martinsburg charge 1905
1920; York 1S2l-1S25. was elected pro-
fessor of Theology of the Seminary
PIT Carlisle Pa, subsequently at York.
Resigned his position when the Sem
mary was reno ged to Mercersburg in
1888, but consented TO serve one year
until his successor could he secured.
Published ] Vol. of the History of
the Reformed church, the second vol.
ume of which was in manuscript be-
fore his death bnt was never publish
ed. Died Aug. 25 lS49 aged 66 years,
4 months, ~ days.
Samuel Helfenstein, ir.. son of
Rev. Samuel and Anna Christina
Steele, Helfenstein. Born in Phil
adelphla, Pa Jan. 10, 1900. Served
$ the Martinsbure charge lS20-l824.
Assisted the pastor in Frederick Md
lls24-1S32; taught school in Mont
,gomery county. Pa. lS82-lS34 pas
tor of Boehm's charge, 1S34-1S44
during the latter part of which time
he served in addition the White
Marsh Congregation. Died May 20.
1862 aged 90 years, months days.
Jacob Beecher, born Nav %, 1893
educated at jefferson college Theo-
logical Seminary Princeton, N. j.
completing his course in Theological
Seminary at Carlisle, Pa, served Mar
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-11-16
ANOTHER DRUNK.

John r. Smith was also run in Sat
urday night by Policeman McBee for
b ing drunk and dlsorderlv He was
given heaing before Mayor Hen
shaw on Tuesday.