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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
DISTURBED sIELLING BEE.
Young Men Arrested and Fsaed For
Disturbing Social Gathering I'm
Falling Waters District.

Two voung men Of Falling Waters
district. Blain Jack and John Emory
by name, were before Justice Snyder
Thursday afternoon on the charge Of
disturbing an assembly OF people il
Falling Waters district gathered to
gether for the purpose of holding u
spelling bee and other social enjoy
ment. The complainant, ]. II. Pearrell,
charged the defendants with using
profane and indescent language dur
ing the progress of the evenings en-
ioyment.
The justice found the Young men
guilty of the charge and imposed a
light fine-Sl and costs each, amount
ing to 81, which they paid and were
released from custody.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
CHARGES AGAINST TEACHER.
Charges.Made Against Principal Of Coli
ored school by HIS Assfstanltto he
investigated by school Board
Thursday Evening.

The City School Board met in regu-
lar semi monthly session in the prin-
cipal's room of the Second Ward
school building Monday President
Wellinger was in the chair and Com
missioners Evans, Tabler and Whet-
eel were present.
The attention of the Board now CEN
tiers on the Colored school, about
which school an investigation will be
instituted. Emma j. Barney, the as
sistant teacher at the school, has pre-
ferred charges against the principal,
Randolph r. Kramer, in which she
alleges that he insulted her on Feb.
IL. The charges, which were sub
mitted in writing, were accepted by
the Board and a special meeting has
been called for Thursday, March Ia,
at z 80 p. m, for the purpose of in
vestigating them.
All parties concerned will be allow
ed to appear at the meeting in person
or by attorney, in their defense.
The principals of each of the ward
schools were appointed to make the
annual enumeration of the youth fof
school age in Martinsburg, after which
the meeting adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16

Following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Post Office
Martinsburg, w. Va, March 18th
1901. If not called for will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office at Wash
ington. March 25th 1901. Persons call
ing for these will say advertised.
VIM. Allen, Mrs. Annie 0. Ander-
son. Miss Myrtle Baker, Miss Nellie
Brown. Mrs Lucinda Chambers
Ezra Cockell, Floyd Cole, Miss Min
ME Files, HI Frazer, Mrs. Sarah
Fisher, J. Henshall, Il. S. Hutzler,
Walter M. Kerlin, Mrs. Ellen Lewis,
Miss Maize Mcdonald, Mrs. VIM. Noll,
Joseph Payne Mrs. Mary A. Powell,
J.. w. Ramey, James William Maxted
yidber, Miss Eddire Wolford.
Alex. Clohan, p. NJ.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
BROKEN RIBS PIERCED LUNGS.
Engine Hacking Rapidiy Along the
Track Upon witch the Unfortunate
Man was Walking Body knocks
Another Man pa.yn.


Ernest p. Williamson, of Hagers.
town. emsloyed by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad in making improve
ments to the road bed at Hartman i
water station. Frederick county, was
struck by a Baltimore anlO hio helper
at 80 O'Clock Thursday night and
received injuries from which he died
a few hours later.
Williamson was going to the post
Office 10 mail a letter and was walking
along the edge Of the track in the
direction Of Evansville. The engine
was backing at d high rate Of speed
in a westerly direction. Williamson
could not see the engine, as the ten
der was toward him and there were
no lights. When the engine struck
him he was hurled some distance and
struck another man who was walking
on the other side Of the track and
knocked him some distance from the
track.
W Ath0 ONhi Way HtNAt NtAt bANh
en- and pierced the lungs, causing In
ternal hemmorrhage, the sternum was
broken and the skull near the left tenn
Pile was mashed in. DIR. Rigg, OF
Evansville, was summoned and did all
in his power TO help Williamson regain
consciousness, but il was OF no avail
and he died a few hours later.
Williamson was aged about fifty
years and is survived by his wife
and stepdaughters: Mrs. a.. II.
Stewart, Martinsburg; Miss Lille
Morrison, Hagcrstown ; brother
Amos, Cherry Run sister. Mrs. Mary
Kyle, Baltimore. The deceased was
a native Of Berkeley county, w. Va
Previous to entering the employ OF
the b. ~ O. he conducted a grocery
store in Hagerstown.
The body of the unfortunate mar
was prepared for burial and shipped
to Hagerstown Friday afternoon. The
remains arrived in Hagerstown ON the
s 40 Baltimore and Ohio train and
were taken to the late home of the
deceased. Funeral Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
OFF FOR CONFERENCE.
work Done by Pastor Oh U. ~ Church
During m Past -Four Years.

WORK bonc ny Pastor Oh 4. Nhufch
During n Past -Four Years.
Rev. w. II. Gruver, pastor OF the
United Brethren church in this city,
left Monday morning for Churchville,
Va, TO attend the annual Conference
of Frederick District Of the United
Brethren church, which begins in
that place on Wednesday.
The following statistics, in connec-
tion with the work done in Martins
burg dnring the past four years by
Rev. Gruyer and his congregation
will be interesting. The states are
from the records Of the pastor.
Sermons preached $40. Pastoral visits
1855. Members received into church
fellowship 232. Members died Is.
Other losses rs. Total loss 81 leaving
a net gain to the charge Of 1873 mem-
bers. Funerals preached So. Baptisms
125. Weddings 81. Money collected
for all purposes $9362. 80. A yearly
average of $2340.57 Sabbath School
enrolment has increased n third.
A Junior Y. p. 9. u. has been or
ganized with a membership of GO.
One new church was built, the most
commodious and complete church in
the Va. Conference. Not one cent of
debt on it.
One church was remodeled at q cost
of 81, ZOO all of which has been paid
except $50. 90. The church is well or
ganized and doing aggressive work,
The prospects for the future are
most inviting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
ANNUAL

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Crawford Wool
en- Company, held III the COM
pany's main business Office IN w.
Stephen street Monday morning, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
w. H. Crawford, president JAS. F.
Thomson, vice president; Thomas
L. Dunn, treasurer U. S. G. Pitzer,
secreatrv. The above named officers,
with f. G. Crawford, are to consti-
tute the board of directors. The bust
ness of the company for the past year
was reported very prosperous.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16

1t is interesting to note that Il. MI.
Petrie, the celebrated composer Of
+" Asleep in the Deep has written =
splendid new bass song entitled Davy
Jones Locker. 1t is a decided hit.
One of May Twins greatest sue
cesses is entitled Everything IL
Lovely and the Goose Hangs High.
1t is by a New York newspaper
man, George Waugh Arnold, Of tho
World, and it is an exceedingly ori-t
ginal and clever song.
Williams and Walker, the popular
coon comedians authors Of Why
Don't You Get a Lady Of Your Own
and He's Up Against the Real Thing
Now" have a new song which is e
big hit. 1t is called "The Fortune
Telling Man"
A novelty In a popular song - 70
Rogers Everybody has a Whistle
Like Me, " in the chorus q when
there is a strain to be whistled. The
song has a catchy melody which ~
easily remembered.
"Phoebe Thompson's Cakewalk y
the name Of a new instrumental q
dity which is enjoying great popular-
ity. 1t has a vim and go to II which
is exceedingly up-to-date.
The above musical publications are
isseud this month by JOS. W Stern
Il Go. "The House Of Hits, who
will be pleased to send their catalogue
upon request to their offices, 34 East
2lst St.,sNew York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION.

Shenandoah Junction, March n
(special)-Miss Maggie Dunn. Of your
city, is visiting relatives and friends
here.
Miss Mary Grove, who attends
school at Luray, is spending sorne
weeks at home,
Mr.. Geo. Boyer still continues GER
iously i'll at the home of his daugh~
ter, Mrs. w, p. Bell.
Mr.. Bart Beavers, Of Berryville.
was here last week visiting relatives,
Mr.. james Conley, near here spent
Saturday and Sunday in Washington.
Miss Hattie Marshall Of neal Kear-
neysville visited at the home OF her
uncles, DIR. II. M. Marshall, during
the past week.
Mr.. Albert Myers was in Washing.
ton during the Inauguration.
BY the will Of the late Jno. Beavers
Of Missouri, Mrs. Hector Bell, his ill.,
ter, was ~bcqueathed the sun OF $l500.
We learn that the house recently
erected by Mr.. II. L. Engle will Be
for rem this spring, as he intends
moving on a farm at Browns Cross
ing.
Mr.. w. p. Bell, relief station agent,
is working in your city at present.
Mr.. Davis Barringer and family
who moved from your town the past
week has rented the house recently
purchased by Mrs. r. L. Wager.
Mrs. Jno. Dreamer, attended the
Chapman-O Neal wedding in your
city, Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
BOUGHT THE TYPEWRITER,
County Court Decides 10 Have stae
Clerks Once observation-disclosures ia.

County Court reconvened Saturday
with all three Of the commissions
ers present. After transacting the
following business, court adjourned
until the afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Thomas w. Kearns who ran for
constable in M~artinsburg district on
the Democratic ticket and was elected,
rendered his resignation. which was
accepted, Warren Ziler was appointed
TO fill the
G. w. M. Tabler qualified as jus
tice Of the peace in Opeqnon district,
IN place Of Thomas S. Williams, re.
signed.
John s. Cole qualified as Justice OF
the peace in Falling Waters district.
County Court Saturday afternoon.
after lengthy consideration. decided
that Il would be to the advantage of
the county to purchase the Elliott n
Hatch book typewriter, which has
been in the Couny Clerk = Office on
probation since Friday. The machine
together with a 5x2l feet oak table,
was purchased for 1925 and 1t will
be used hereafter in recording all
deeds and wills in the County Clerks
Office.
". G. Kilmer presented the report
Of John ID. Kilmer, treasurer Of the
Dry Run Turnpike Company, show
ing amount Of $sI. 90 MS TURNED in By
former treasuror,No n March 10, 1901.
which were drawn ON the treasurer
prior to that date, and that the
amount prior to that date was 5000.
Amount disbursed Of this fund, $s04.
81.
W. w. Miller, who at former meet
ing was appointed Overseer Of the
Poor in Opequon district, appeared
and took the oath Of office.
Court then adjourned for the term.
A special term will be held next Sat
urday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
RECENT %C0NvEYANCES.
Berkeley County Real Estate That Has
Recently Changed Hands.
ed at s2,5(

Recently Changed Hands.
The following deeds OF sale have
been entered upon record recently in
the office of the County Clerk
H. III. Emmert, administrator of es-
tate of r. Wolf. deceased to Lewis
Grossman, personal property. Con-
sideration 1922. "a.
Anna Boarman to David Hedges,
lot on Water street. Consideration So.
Lulie V. Seibert and husband to A.
Daisy Walters and Ella M. Thatcher,
ISL acres in Arden district. Consid-
Grafton 50, $50.
Wesley Bennett and wife to John
Frank Wilson, 4 acres $50.
John w. Runkles and wife to F..
M. Stokes, part of lot II and all of
lot 10 in Block 3. Strinesville. Con-
sideration $400.
Chas. p. Matthaei, executor of A.
Quenzel, to Josephine Quenzel, lot on
Spring street. Consideration 81, 600.
Chas. f. Wheeler and wife to Rob-
ert L. KEGS, 90lS acres in Hedgesville
district. Consideration 1865.
A. Daisy Walters ct la to Stewart
w. Seibert ct al, 1873 acres in Arden
district. Consideration $1,000.
Ann r. Keyser ct al to Mary Q.
Prendergrast, house and lot on corner
Burke and Water streets. Consider
alton $40 etc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
yEsTIBULE COACHES.
They Will Likely be introduced ON the
Local Trains.

In line with the improvements be-
ing made in the service of the BIZ o.
railroad, it is said that vestibuled
coaches are soon to be introduced on
many of the local trains. Plans for
the betterment of the equipment are
now under consideration.
Recently the B. g. O. contracted fer
the construction of % wide vesti-
buled coaches, the first of which or
der was recently received and put in
to service. AS soon as the coaches
have been turned out they will be put
into use on the through express train
service and the present vestibuled
coaches used on those trains Will be
sent to the repair shop and placed in
condition for their introduction on
local trains. The cars are to be COM
pletely overhauled, the seats re-up-
holsted and various improvements
made which will make the equip
ment practically as good as new.
At present the local trains are made
up of the old stvle open ~platformed
coaches, The v~estibuled cars are to
be placed on the more important
trains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
MAYOR HENSHAW PRESlDEs.
Resumes His Occupancy OF the Presid-
ing Officers Chair Mt the Regular
Meeting ofCity Councfi-The
business Refore the

His Honor, the Mayor, occupied the
presiding officers chair at the regular
monthly meeting Of the City Council
Thursday, after a short absence from
hat official capacity on account of
other official duties in Charleston and
on account of illness.
Besides Mayor Henshaw, Council
men Parks, Porter, Kline, Shoafstall,
Roberts, Staubley, Brandenburg.
Rentch, Eyersole and Heck were
present.
The report of the Water Board re-
commencing the rates to be charged
for the use of water and recommend
ing that a pipe line be put in from the
stone quarries TO the Water Works, in
order to increase the water supply,
was read and adopted. There are
numerous changes in the miscellan-
eous rates, but the rates for the fam
lily use remains the same-$3. The
rate for use of water outside of the
~corpoation was increased TO S14 and
the right reserved to stop the supply
of water outside of the corporation
altogether at any time the Council
should see fit TO do g.
The deplorable condition of the roof
on the reel house in the Fifth Ward
vas, upon the request Of the Fire De-
partment, referred to the Real Estate
Committee, with power to act.
Assent was given to the transfer OF
pool table license from Z. b. Horner
to r. B. Miller.
A request of Geo. w. VanMetre for
the grade ON Winchester venue in
front of the ground on which the new
Christian church building is to be
erected was referred to the Street
Committee with power to act.
The City Attorney was instructed
to draw up a new deed for the trans
fer of property from the Gardner
heirs to the corporation and have 1T
entered upon record, the old deed
having been lost.
The matter of insurance on the boil
er at the Water Works was referred
to the Water Board, with power to
act.
The matter of the location of the cleo
trio light in the First Ward under
the new contract of Councilman Parks,
was referred to the Light Committee.
Mayor Henshaw announced his in
tention OF calling a special meeting of
the Council next Thursday for the
purpose of taking action ON the ques-
ton of recalling the outstanding cor
poration bonds and renewing them
at a lower rate of interest and placing
the question of issuing new bonds,
for the purpose of making improve
ments to the city water system, be-
fore the people to be voted upon.
A number of bills were read and
ordered paid, after which the meet
ing adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
FOR APRIL CIRCUIT COURT.
Approaching Term of Circuit Court
Dawn Today.

Approaching Term OF Circuit Court
Dawn Today.
Jury Commissioners Jno. w. La
mon and Joseph H. Shaffer Friday
ing drew the petit jurors for the April
term of Circuit Court. The follow
ing were drawn and are summoned
for court on April IL, at 9 80 q. m.
w. Fl. Henshaw,
Daniel Kershner,
H. S. Cushwa,
7. j. Bryant,
Jno. w. Beard,
Geo. M. Busey.
James b. Small,
j. w. Donaldson,
G. J. Custer,
James Henson,
w. S, SNYDER,
w. H. Lingamfelter jr.,
B. +. Dooley,
J. T. Bratt,
Edw. A. Ward,
M. S. Miller,
Percy Letter,
Charles Stridert
Geo. w. Horner,
John Gano,
Louis Woiford,
w. E. Albright, ST.,
Theodore Buser,
Daniel Stuckey,
Harry Hammann,
J. B. Vanmeter,
j. w. Keesceker,
Frank..Noll,
T. j. Chaplain,
jackson Grub,
Frank Mason,
w. r. Spiker.
County and Circuit Court Clerks
Bender and Gerhardt also drew the
following grand jurors, who are sum-
moned for April 0, at $50 a. m.
G. p. Matthaei,
Frank WEAVING,
p. f. Deatrick,
M. G.. Tabler,
G. w. Files,
J. W. Welshance.
j B. Thatcher,
John w. Weisr,
Decatur Hedges
W. V. Seibert,
Geo. S. Roush,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
A MERCHANT FAILS
Mr.. IT. IT. Lemen, a Well Known Queen
street Merchant. Makes an Assign
ment for Benefit of His Creditors,

Mr.. T. L. Lemen, who keeps a
general merchandise store in the store
room owned by H. H. Rutherford, N.
Queen street, has made an assignment
for the benefit of his general credi-
tors. The deed, turning owe his entire
stock of goods, consisting of gro
ceries, boots and shoes, CONNECTIONS,
ETC., to H. H. Emmert, as trustee,
was entered for record in the County
Clerk Z. office Monday.
The trustee is to dispose of the
stock. pay off all claims against said
stock which have priority by law. and
distribute the residue among the
creditors without preference or prior
ity.
Mr.. Lemen's liabilities are estimat-
ed at 50, 500.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
MIR. PITzER AHEAD.

Among those being prominent as
the Republican nominee for Congress
in the new Second district are Hon.
u. S. G. Pitzer, of Martinsburg, and
Mr.. Baker, of Beverly. The first
named gentleman has the lead by far
and his large number of friends in
the district are already booming him
for the place he is so well qualified TO
fll.-Romney Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
..ExcELsIOR.,,

Excelsior the new sacred song re-
Gently published by Shapiro. Bernstein
and Won Tilzer, Of New York and
Chicago, bids fair to rival the famous
Holy City" song which so captured
lovers of sacred music. This song is
now being used by most prominent
church soloisis i'll America. Ii is
without doubt q most beautiful song.
A great many think 1t superior to the
"Holy City, 1t Is a worthy sue
cessor Of that famous song, and 1t
will in a short time become as popu-
lar and as we'll known as The latter.
II is published i'll three keys for
low, medium and high voices. II
can be secured OF the publishers at 10
w. 2Sth street, New York City.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16

ApopIexy.--Dr. Agnew's Cure tor the Hearts,
effective in apopleptic symptoms. If you have un.
dizziness, lightness or sudden rush q blood
to / c head. take precautions against a recurrence.
This great remedy will remove the cause, The
press Of the land has q daily list Of sudden deaths
which would not be chronicled II Or. Agnew's Care
- so id byc p Masshaei and e c. Williams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16

Don't think less OF your system than
you do of your house. Give II 4
thorough cleansing, too. Take Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 4
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
CHARTERS RECORDED.
The w. Vi. Hsisson Mil Construction
Company and the A & 6. Railroad
Company. with Principal Of
fcr~s Mareinsburg

The certificate of incorporation of
the w. III. Heiston Mill Construction
Company has been entered npon re-
cord in the Office of the County Clerk.
The Company. which has its princi-
pal Office in Matrinsburg was organic
cd for the purpose OF constructing
-four and corr mills, water wheels and
all kinds of milling machinery, buying
or selling or exchanging machinery,
acting as agents, etc.
The capital stock subscribed is
$3.50 with the privilege of inrreas-
ing it to SIS. 600. The incorporators
are w. H. Heiston, f. ID. Heiston,
Daniel Heiston, ID. J.. Heiston, Of
Martinsburg, and NJ. b. Williams, Of
Weldon, n. G.
A. a C. Railroad Company.
The charter of the Allegheny d
Chesapeake Railroad Company, with
principal office at Martinsburg, has
also been entered upon record.
The company was organized for the
purpose Of constructing a railroad TO
commence at or near Davis, Tucker
county, running through the counties
of Tucker, Grant, Hardy and ..Hamp-
shire to a point in Hampshire county
on the boundry line between West
Virginia and Virginia.
The capital stock of the company Is
800, 600 divided into shares Of 500
each. The incorporators are: VIM.
f. Stokes, VIM III. Troll J. Walter
White and Frederick w. Halsey, all
of Philadelphia.
The same i~ncorporators sometime
ago organized the Grant Coal a.
Coke Company, which also has its
principal business Office at Martins
burg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
EG.ta Constant Headache

feet "A Constant Headaehes-Ten chancesto
one the sec, ct of your suffering is that 'white mans
burden, I" Catarrh. Hers a 5 ntence from one mans
evidence for DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powdcr-"One
application gave me instant relief, cleared the nasal
passages and stopped the pain in my head" IFS a
quick, safe and sure treatment and u never iaiis %
cure. 5ocents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-16
spLEnDlD sEnvrcns nEcocNIxEn

The following was addressed to Bal
timore a Ohio employees:
1.-THE company takes this opportuni-
ty of tendening its thankful apprecia-
tion Of the excellent service rendered
by all employees who were engaged in
the handling of passengers aud move
ment of extra trains incident to the
Inauguration ceremonies ut Washing
ton March 3rd. 18th and 9Th, by which
an extraordinary number Of passen-
gers and trains were moved without
an accident to either patrons on pro.
perty Of the company. Signed
II. d. Underwood,
..2nd Vice President and q. Nj.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26
Mr.. Hare.s Fountain of Youth.

Mr.. John Hare. the eminent English
actor-manager, said that the most de-
lightful compliment he ever received
double ended compliment. Whichever
way you took it it was satisfactory.
Mr.. Hare earned fame playing old
mems parts. his character as Mr. Gold
by in "a Pair of Spectacles" being a
good example. Added to this was q
horror of having his picture taken.
Mr.. Gladstone had never seen pic
behind the scenes as well as before the
footlights. The premier's favOrite play
was a Pair of Spectacles." and he al
ways went behind the scenes to chat
awhile with the actor. The really old
man and the made up old man would
sit there and talk in the most delight
full way for an hour after the show.
One day the Earl of Rosebery had
Mr.. Gladstone to dinner, and he also
invited his friend, John Hare. The
actor came in smooth shaved. looking
about 50. He was presented TO Mr..
Gladstone, and the primo minister
shook his hand most cordially and said3
My dear sir, am very, very glad to
meet you. 1 know your father very,
very well. Splendid actor! Fine old
manr'
1t took the whole evening for the earl
and Mr.. Hare to convince him that this
son was really the father.-Saturday
Evening Post.