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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-04
IN THE REALM OF SOCIETY
MANY SOCIAL EVENTS MARK THE
ADVENT OF THE NEW YEAR.
Numerous Entertainments Held in All
Parts OF the City--some of Those
who Entertained

Miss Roberta Henshaw entertained
a number OF friends at her home on
W. John street Tuesday night. A
large number of guests were present
nndsthe evening was most enjoyably
spent, The old year had died and tho
new year was about an hour old be-
fore the guests departed. A bountiful
supper and refreshments were served
during the evening. Those present
were Misses Mackey Young, OF
Hampton. Va. Mary Emmert. Hag-
erstown, Md. Tota Wiley. Gearards-
town, this county; Marghareta and
Amelia Hetzel, Oda Nicklas. Nellie
Myers, Marie Buxton, Elsye Boak,
Lillian Liokiider, Sallye and Edith
Williams, Henrietta and Emily Han
Miss. Pauline Flagg, Mamie EIchel-
erger, Berthe Stewart; Messrs Will
lam Stewart, Charles and George
Viewer, Jack and Robert North,
Robert Eichelerger, Jock Snodgrass,
Robert Stewart, Roger Hill, Earl
Roderick, Bruce Geyer. William Dow
ney. George Mulliss and Tillotson
Frvatt.
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RoBERTs-wRIG

Anxious to get married before the
passing of the old year. an aged COUP
lie had ventured on the matrimonia
sea before, came to town Tuesday
night and passed through series of
troubles incident to being made man
and wife. The groom was Nathan
John Roberts aged "a years, and the
bride was Mrs Sallie M. Wright.
daughter of George Jenkins, aged AZ
years.
To their chagrin the couple found
the doors of the Court House closed
VIII, ii they arrived in town about s
O'Clock. But they were determined
70 wed, and, after VISITING his house
and his office. they finally found
Comfy Clerk Bender. who granted
them the authority to We'd They
then started ont in search OF a preach
or They finally ended their journey
Al the parsonage of the First Metho-
dust Episcopal church. where they
were welded by the Rev. W. W.
Barnes. after which thew went on
siear way rejoicing.
THOMPsoN-LAMBERT.
Mr. Ben J. Thompson the well
known clerk in the clothing stora OF
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sEE--sHoREREs.

Mr.. Oscar See and Miss Fannie
Shores were married Thursday even
ing ut the Baptist Parsonage at Q. 30
O'Clock in the presence of relatives.
A recention was held at the BRIDES
home, after which they were driven
to the depot and boarded No. 46 for
Baltimore Md, where they VIII make
their future home. Mr.. See was for
merly of Martinsbur0 but ow Of BAL
timore, and member OF the Citv
Band
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INTERMEDIARY.

Miss Bessie Estelle McCarty, %
Winchester, aud Mr.. Francis Milton
Winters, of Lancaster. Pa, the rep
resentative for this district OF the In
ternational Correspondence Schools,
OF Scranton, Pa. were married in
the Braddock street, M. II. church.
Winchester, monday afternoon Rev.
w. II. II. Joyce performed the oere-
mony The brides sister, Miss Mary
McCarty, was maid of honor and the
best man was Mr.. A. Il. Bloom. Of
Altoona, Pa. The ushers were Messrs
John Phillips and q. +. @. Moore, uf
Chales Town W. Va. Scott St,ne,
of Frederick, Md, and 4. J. Orny, rff
of Winchester. The bride Is d darlsh-
.er of Mr.. James II. Nc Jarty and IL
noted for her unusual beauty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winter passed through
here over the Cumberland Valley rail-
road enroute north.
PAYNE FLEMING.
The home Of Mr.. Page Pyne near
Big Spring was the scene of much
mirth and festivity Thursday. The
occasion was the mari iage OF their
daughter Bessie q. to Mr.. Elmer b.
Fleming, of Leetown. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. @. s. Trump
pastor of the Lutheran church in the
presence OF large assembly OF rela-
tives and friends. The attendants
were Mr.. d. l.. Ramsbnre, Of Van.
clevesville and Miss Pauline Pvne sis
ter of the bride. Mr.. Geo. l.. Pyne
a brother and Miss Cora Fleming 4
sister of the groom. Miss Reynolds
of Martinburg presided ut the organ.
The large parlor was tastetuliy trim
med in green for the occasion. After
the ceremony the guests enjoyed a
sump'uous supper p-epsre1l The hap
py Q uple were the recipients OF MANY
useful and pretty presents.
Observation-Disclosures.
Mr.. George l.. Mezzanotte and Miss
Maggie j. Fontaine, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. James Il Fontaine were
married in st. Joseph's Catholic
chnrch Monday at g o'clock by
Rev. Father Kelly. Miss Mary Ora
DIV was the brides maid and MIR. o.
car Sprinkle was grooms man. The
groom is a native Of Austria. but has
been living in this city several years
past, being emploved at the Brooklyn
Brass Works.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mezzanotte left on a
bridal trip to Washington after which
thew will return to Martinsburg,
whore { hey will reside.
SEE--sHoRERES
Mr. Oscar See and Miss Fannie
Shores were married Thursday even
ing ut the Baptist Parsonage at 80
O'Clock in the presence of relatives.
A recention was held at the brides
home, after which they were driven
TO the dpnot and hnurdad M AZ FOR
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BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A party was given on New Years
eve by Mr.. and Mrs. q. Il. Wilson
at their home on Union avenue in cell
ebration of the twenty first birthday
of their son Harry. About thirty five
guest we're present. Music was fur.
nished during the evening by the
Tuscarora Club Orchestra and several
Rotations were delivered by Mr..
George Callahan. Refreshments were
served during the evening.
CHAFING DISH CLUB.
Miss Grace Roderick entertained the
Chatting Dish Club at her home on e.
King street New Years Eve The
evening was enjoyablv spent by play
ing various games. The old year was
watched out and the new year was
ushered in amid much gaiety. A
bountiful supper was served during
stF& evening
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TRAIN NO. 6 WRECKED
B. & 0. Through Express Smashed
and Burned.
TWO KILLED, AND q INJURED
Train Left Track Near Glencoe, Without
Warning Injured Rescued With Diff
cuIty-Train Entirely DESTROYED.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pas
senger Train No. g. drawn by Engine
1885, due here at 2 Al while running
two hours late, was wrecked Wednes-
day afternoon while rounding curve
about one and one half miles east of
Glencoe, Pa, 2S miles west of Cum
berland. The enigne and train were
entirely destroyed bv fire, leaving
/ only the trucks and iron parts.
I The engineer and fireman of the
train were killed and 81 injured.
The Dead
The dead are:
John Collins. engineer, aged as,
Conceivable, Pa.
j. H. McCune, fireman, Glenwood,
Pa
The Injured.
The severely injured are.
William Avery. Washington, d. Q.
b. & o. engineer. coming in coach
from Pittsburg, severely injured
about legs.
r r. Souser, Napier, Pa, night
operator at lockwood. shoulder and
thigh badly bruised.
Charles E. Young, Hagerstown,
Nd, mail clerk head injured and
three ribs broken,
e. J. LehanA 1907 V street north
west, Washington, ID. c., passenger,
left arm broken.
Charles Henry, Philadelphia. slight
confusion of leg.
d Particle, ALA Eight street
northwest, Washington, ID. g., mail
clerk, injured about hands arms and
hips.
j. II Walters. Huttonsyille, W.
! Va, passenger. left leg injured
Moses Bennett, Huttonsville, w
Va, sprained knee.
The following received minor cuts
and bruises
. II. Haywood, Baltimore. color
ed, train porter.
G. W. Ryan, railroad worker. 1926
West Lexington street, Baltimore.
h. A. Hall, Gainesville, Va.
William Jones, Vale Summit, Md.
+. j. Saucey. Chicago Ill.
9. b. Smith. Allegheny, Pa.
S. Matthews. Cheyenne. Wyo.
NJ. r. Mckinley, Rock Island, Ill.
F. j. Lazy, Chicayo Ill.
Frank Brenner, unknown.
Il. j. Lehman, Washington. d @.
j. A. Barter Chicago, Ill.
L. n. Hay, Meversdale, Pa.
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The Injured Cared For.

A special train was hurried from
Gum beralnd to the scene Of the wreck,
with Doctors Brace Wiley, Spear,
Claybrook and Twigg on board, and
upon arrival if was found that DR.. g.
h. Haggard, of Massilon o and DR..
V. L. McGilficudy, of Los Angeles
Cal. who were on the wrecked train,
had administered as far as possible to
the wants of the injured Seven men
whose injuries were most severe were
brought to the hospital in Cumber-
iand and are doing we'll. A number
were taken to Meyersdale, Pa.
Just what caused the wreck is not
known. The train was coming down
steep grade at a lively trate when
the engine suddenly lett the rack and
buried itself in the mountain side, al
most completely clearing the tracks
and fiattening itself against the noun
tain. The front Of the engine includ-
ing the cylinders and side rods, were
completely driven into the mountain.
The mail car struck the engine tank
and swung around beside the engine.
while the other cars of the train, COO
slsting OF baggage tr. smoker, day
coach and two Pullmans, jumped the
track and ran ON the les the full
leng'n of the train oevond the en-
zine
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The engine and p,sial car immedl.
ately caught fire, the gas lights in the
latter car causing the blaze, aud the
flames being communicated from
there to the rear Pullman. spread
through to the baggage car, the entire
wreck burning like timber. All the
cars were more or l. SIS wrecked by the
sudden son. fhe chairs in the pull
mans being torn from their places and
thrown around the cars. The track
were badly torn up.
Mail Clerk Particle states that there
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THOMPsoN-LAMBERT

Mr. Ben J. Thompson the well
known clerk in the clothing store Of
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
SANDYSTON.

Corn husking is all the go just
now, and very few will be through
by election day.
Ralph Decker, the newly appointed
county superintendent for Sussex
schools, visited the schools of this
town on Tuesday.
John Kyle, one of the oldest citi-
zens Of this town, died on Saturday
last at his residence near Hainesville.
He is the last member Of a large
family which at one time were num-
erous here. He is survived by his
widow and several children, all
married.
Our merchants have stocked up
ammunition, and on Nov. 10th the
poor quail and rabbit will have to
lay low. Black powder will be but
little used, nitro being preferred.
Charles Spangenberg, an aged resi-
dent of Frankford, died on Thursday
last. He leaves a widow and several
children, all grown to adult age.
Election day is not far away, and
no one appears to care much how it
goes, candidadates excepted. 1t
seems to be anybody's race so far,
and one side has just as good chance
for election as the other.
On my trip to HuDterdon county
last week / noticed that the farmers
Of that section were more backward
with their work than here, 1 saw
several large fields Of corn uncut on
Thursday and the heavy frost Of the
22nd ripened that.
Like everybody visiting the city ]
tried to get In to hear the MOlineaux
trial on Friday. Wilton Bennet OF
Port .Jervis and / tried but no use,
the big policeman at the door firmly
babe us get Out--and we did.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

The finest assortment Of fan and
winter millinery goods ever offered
for sale in Milford. Ladies', misses
and children s hats and baby caps
at Ryman & Wells.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
Reformed Church Notes.

(By Rev. A. j. Meyer of Montague)
The consistory met in session at
the Montague church previous to
communion a week ago. Marion
Simpson Black was recei we'd upon
confession of faith and r. Seeley
Hutchison was received by letter
from the First Presbyterian church
of Belvidere, N. j.
Jacob McCarty was elected dele
gate primarius and Obadiah Bevans
was elected delegate seoundus to
the session of the Chassis of Orange.
At the communion service NAL
colin Rudolph Miller Meyer, the
pastors younger son, was baptized.
A mite social was held last Thurs
day evening at the house of Joseph
Hornbeck for the organ fund. The
number present was very large for
such a dark night and a most enjoy
able evening was spent. A vote of
thanks is due Mr.. and Mrs. Horn.
heck for their delightful hospitality.
The Ladies' Aid society held an
interesting meeting at the home of
Mrs. Jacob McCarty last Thursday
afternoon. The midwinter fair was
the chief topic of discussion and the
date will be later announced.
The meeting Of the Dorcas society
at the home Of Mrs. Chas. Grau was
largely attended. The preliminaries
for the turkey supper to be held
Nov % rrho oo,f rTfno ava 1uo-a
settled. A most toothsome menu is
being arranged.
The funeral of John Kyle of
Hainesville was held in the Haines-
Vile church Tuesday morning at 10
o'olock. In the death of MIR. Kyle
the community has lost a man who
was held in universal esteem. A
member of the M. E. church, he
was, In the best sense of the word, ,
a Christian His uprightness and
prObity of character, his kindliness
Of word and act, won for him a
large circle Of friends who earnest
ly sympathize with the bereaved
family in their afiiiction.
The topic last Sabbath evening
was Tile Force OF Prophecy as a
Confirmation of the Bible. The
topic this Sabbath day will be the
Fifth Commandment.
wish to take this opportunity TO
thank Rev q. e. Scudder of the NJ.
+. church for his courtesy in send
me complimentary tickets for the
League course. The lecture last
Friday evening left nothing to be
desired and no doubt the remaining
three will be as much appreciated
Mr.. Soudder is to be congratulated
on his progressiveness in Offering
such an excellent course Of lectures
and trust the result will be fruit.
ful intellectually, socially and ilnan-
cially.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

y. r. Larson of Bay villa, Sun
days River, Cape Colony, conducts q
store typical Of South Africa, at
which can be purchased ANYTHING
from the proverbial needle to an
anchor" This store is situated in a
valley nine miles from the nearest
railway station and about twenty
1--WE miles from the nearest town
Mr.. Larson says, ~ am favored
with the custom Of farmers within
radius of thirty miles, to many
of whom have supplied Chamber
lain's remedies. All testify to their
value in household where doc
tors advice is almost out Of the
question. Within one mile Of my
store the population is perhaps
sixty. OF these, within the past
twelve months, no less than four
teen have been absolutely cured by
Chamberlain s Cough Remedy This
must surely be a record. For sale
by A. w Balch and Son, Matamor-
as, all drug and general stores in
Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
Incorporation Notice

Notice is hereby given, that an applica-
tion will be made to the Governor Of the
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, on the
twelfth day Of November, 1902 by Edwin
Mccoy, William f. Slack. w L. G. San.
ders, Albert Jefferys and James l.. Bruss
tar, under the Act Of Assembly Of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled
"An act Co provide for the Incorporation
and regulation of certain corporations,
approved April 90, 1874, and the supple
ments thereto, for the charter of an inten-
ded corporation to be called keystone
Telephone Company Of Philadelphia" the
character and object of which is construct
ing, maintaining and leasing lines of tele-
graph for the private use Of individuals,
firms, corDorations, mum oipal or other
wise, for general business and for police,
fire alarm or messenger business, and for
the transaction Of any business I'm which
electricity over or through wires may be
applied to any useful purpose, including
the maintaining and operating of a gener-
al telephone system and telephone busi-
n IS, and for these purposes to have, pos
sess and enjoy all the rights, benefits and
privileges Of the said Act of Assembly and
its supplements, f. o, MICHBNER,
III Solicitor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
PAUPAO.

Quaker's are in town and we are
having rainy weather. This is in
stitute week, too, and It is to be
hoped that it will let up so that our
teachers may have a pleasant time.
Our schools are closed and the small
boy Is enjoying a short vacation. In
one OF our schools the scholars we're
desirous to know what the teachers
did at institute. They were told
that they listened to lectures, and
we're told how to teach. A little
one said, Teacher, you just tell 'em
you know how to teach and they
needn't bother to tell you"
Benjamin Wilson aud his cousin,
Miss Bessie Wilson, of Philadelphia
will make a two weeks stay with
his parents, G. w. Wilson and wife.
B. F. Killam and wife spent the
greater part of last week with their
daughter, Mrs Edwin Greene of
Scranton.
Mrs. Kate Warner returned to her
home in Milford after spending a
few days with friends in this place.
The marriage of Eunice Kimble
aud Joseph Slocum will take place
at her home on Wednesday.
Mr.. Wilson, proprietor of the
Paupac Wanamakes store will spend
a few days with his sons, Horace
and Charles, in the Windy City.
Miss Mary Gumble is spending
her vacation at her home.
There was a dance held at the
home of Conrad Gumble, Jr., last
week and all reported a good time.
Messrs. Wilmer Clark and Edwin
Kellam made a business trip to
Milford Monday.
Mrs. Elsie Martin is spending
short time in town.
Frank Gilpin Of Greentown passed
through this Tuesday on his way to
Milford. He seems quite interested
in the institute this year. AUX.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

The best physic-Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy
to toke. Pleasant in effect. For
sale by A. w. Balch and Son, Mqta-
moras, all drug and general stores
n Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
DINGMAN'S FERRY.

Plenty of potatoes but too small
to be salable.
The weather has been fine since
the crops were harvested.
If some one doesn't steal our tur-
key we will have thanksgiving.
The season has been favorable for
Ardtornlsh farm and large crops
have been raised. The land lies
high and the excess of rain did no
injury.
q. W. Donaldson and wife arrived
in Boston Oct. 23 after spending ten
months in Europe, and will arrive
here about Nov. 1.
A large dance was held at Isaac
Smiths last Thursday evening.
Miss Emily baltimore will begin
as teacher IN the primary depart
ment in the academy next week.
Mrs. John G. Titman of Westfall
recently visited her father, d o..
Brodhead, who has been very ill but
is now improved.
Henry Schuyler has commenced
housekeeping in the house recently
occupied by Mrs. Mary Frazier of
Lehman.
Mrs. Edwin Drake of Dingman
spent the past week with her
daughter, Mrs. w. A. Bradley.
Mrs. Harriet North, after a visit
of two weeks in New York, has re-
turned. While absent her chick ems
we're reduced 40 to II, her garden
was also levied on and some ties
taken.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
Asthma Can
Be Cured
Free Treatment. Free Medical
ADVICE. We Have Cured
1000 Cases. Why
Not VoursS

This dread disease which has caused
more untold agonies than words can de-
scribe, has at last received its death blow
Medical Science in recent years has found
a remedy that successfully oombats all the
aggravated symptoms due to this distress
ing ahliction. After many years OF pa
tient study and research, DIR. A. b. Clark,
the we'll known specialist, has discovered
a positive remedy that cures the cough,
gives immediate relief and eradicates
every yestige Of the disease. So confident
Is the doctor that his Asthma Remedy
viii effect cure in all stages that he has
instructed the Clark Medical Co., Of Pitts
burg, Pa, to forward a complete treat
ment to every sufferer Of Asthma who
writes for symptom blank. This is a very
liberal offer and shows the confidence the
CLARK Medical Co have IN the merits Of
this preparation. If any Of our readers
are afflicted with Asthma they should
write the Clark Co at once for symptom
blank. Why suffer when a cure is within
eachf
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

largest lot Of flannel blankets and
comfortables ever offered for sale in
Milford from 500 to t1.50 at Ryman
q Wells,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
MAFAMORAs

The L. A. s. met this week at the
home Of T. J Ketcham.
The lecture delivered by DR.. Jesse
s. Gilbert on "Courtship and Mar.
riage," has been postponed from
Nov. sth to 18th. This lecture is
given under the auspices of the c.
E. s. and will be given at the church
on Nov. 18th. Every one is invited.
At Epworth church Sunday even
ing the pastor, Rev Mr.. shoop, de-
livered a fourth sermon IN the series
on "Alen and Women You Ought TO
Know" The subject was ''From
Prison to Prime Ministry The
text was from Genesis the seth
chapter and 2O.2ist verses. The
sermon was of a very high order.
Every one was pleased. There was
a large attendance.
William Haekett Of Rutherford
was the guest Of the Misses Billman
Sunday.
Harry Florence Of Goshen was the
guest Of his friend, John Corwin,
Sunday and called on some Of his
Matamoras friends Harry is al
ways a welcome visitor to this vii
lage, his former home.
Mrs. Alfred Billman has been i'll
for the past few days. She is some
better now. DR.. Skinner was the
attending physician.
Mrs. J. P. Jeffries left Monday to
visit friends for a week at Lacka-
waxen and Hawley.
The prayer meeting at Hope
church Wednesday evenings will
now commence at 7.3O instead of
2. 40 as heretofore.
Miss Mildred Wright left town a
few days ago to visit friends at War
wick.
The young society people of Mata-
moras are making great prepara-
tions for Halloween party on that
night.
Prof. and Mrs. c. S. Houck left
town Saturday to visit Mrs. Houck' 8
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frey, of
Hawley. Prof. Houck will leave
there on Monday to attend the Pike
county institute at Milford Mrs.
Houck will remain at Hawley for
two weeks.
Arthur Cotton of Boston, Mass,
who has been spending two weeks
in Matamoras as the guest of Mrs.
Fred Wickham, has returned home.
Miss Nellie Langton left town
last Friday to spend week with
relatives at Wurtsboro.
Miss Sadie Bloker, who has been
visiting relatives at Wellsville, N.
Y, for two weeks, returned home
Saturday. fnf
Mrs. J. W. Cottrell, who has been
visiting friends and relatives at
Waldwick, Nyack and New York
for the past week, returned home
on Sunday evening.
MIR. and Mrs. S. s. Speers, who
have been spending a week with
relatives in New York and Brook
lyn, returned home on Monday.
Mrs. Jennie Kohl, who has a dress
making establishment on River
street, will leave town today to visit
at Philadelphia. Wilkesbarre and
Scranton.
Mrs. Josephine Steigerwald of
New York has been the guest of
Mrs. David Cole for a few days.
She returned home on Wednesday.