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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
Falling Waters.

Falling Waters Jan 16.--Miss Olive
Houck, spent the holidays at her home
near Needmore.
Misses Bertha and Matte Bowers. of
Winchester. Va, have returned home
after spending a week with their grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ward,
OF NARROW.
Miss Katie Nihion, Of your burg
spent New Year with Mrs. Joseph
Ripple i'll this vicinity.
Miss Jennie Sampsel. of Needmore.
was the guest of Misses Eva and Emma
Pearrell, Thursday
Mr.. Ernest Leblanc and sisters and
Miss Rose Perrell of Nipteown. spent
Thursday with Mr.. j. A. Perrell and
family.
Mr.. II. NJ. Cole has furnished him.
self with an easy rocker,
Miss Pearl Wolford, of townsville,
Md, has returned to her home after
spending a week with her sister Mrs.
". d. Wright, Miss Wolford made
many friends in u community.
Rev. Krauss, has returned to West
minister. Md, where he Will finish his
course in the Theological Seminary,
after spending two weeks in this vi
cinity.
Miss Myrtle Neiper, of Missouri spent
a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Joseph
Ward. at Marlowe.
Rev. Miller, of Hedgesville will
preach a special sermon to the j. O.
u. A. M, in their hall at Bedington
Sunday Jan. s.. All are invited.
Messrs George Drake and Charles
Jack of Glass Port, Pa, formerly of
this place spent a few days here.
Mrs, Daniel Lefevor. of II igerstown.
Md. spent a few days with her pa
rents,
With sad regret we note the death
Of Dr.. Y. VI. Davis. who died at his
home at Bedington, Sunday Dec. rs.
after an illness of several months. lie
will be greatly missed by all who knew
him. He leaves a wife and nine chill
dren and many friends to mourn his
loss.
Our fathers hands are folded now,
His work ON earth is done,
An angel came and whispered,
Dear father do come home.
Fare well dear father
We will not weep for thee,
For Jesus will. it must be done.
And so he called for thee,
Cease your tears dear wife and chill
dren
And put your trust in God
And meet dear father when Jesus calls
And says thy works we'll done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17


to the pike. TO Landis' corner Cedar
Grove school house, g. u. Martins
corner, to Pearrell's. via Seibert's to
the pike and to the post Office.
no ADJUSTMENT OF TOLL.
The failure to effect a satisfactory
agreement with the Board Of Directors
of the Martinsburg and Winchester
Turnpike Company, necessitates
changes in roAtes No. / and 4, from
Martinsbnrg. 1t is expected these
changes vii go into effect Monday.
when patrons Of the service on that
thoroughfare will be r~elegated to the
old-time method Of going to the post
| office for their mali. The change in
No. i will be slight. No. 4 will be
transferred to the section east of the
pike. 1t is also probable that the pre-
posed route from Bunker Hill will be
effected, but the change will be slight.
1t is possible that another route will
be arranged ia connection with the
Bunker Hill Office. The difficulty in
this case is the fact that the route
win extend into Frederick County,
Virginia. to whichgrepresentatiye Hav
objects. 1t is hoped his objections may
be overcome, as the parties affected oan
be reached from Bunker Hill more
readily than from any other point.
TOLL ROADS TO BE BARRED.
Postmaster General PAYNE has di-
rected that no more Rural Free Deliy-
cry routes are to be established over
roads that REQUIRE the payment of tolls
by the Post Office Department. Where
routes are already in operation and
contracts are in existence for the pay
ment of tolls for the use of the roads
the contracts will be carried out. but
will not be renewed. This indicates
that many of the citizens Of Berkeley
County will be compelled to forego the
advantages of free delivery or else the
turnpike directors will have to continue
to extend free right OF way as hes
been the S siuea the establishment
Of the service in this county. The &C.
ton Of the Directors Of the Winches-
ter pike Tuesday was a new departure.
1t is now up to them. No toll or no
free delivery.
MAIL ROUTES COMPLETED.
Special Agent A. B. Smith, of the
Rural Free Delivery service having
completed his work in this and Jeffer-
son counties will leave Saturday for
Illinois, where he will do some more
work, in Representative C%annon's dis
triet. He has already worked over
$500 square miles in that district. His
present trip is to close up some odds
and ends that were left unfinished be-
cause of differences of opinion. Nh.
Cannon has about 100 routes in his
district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
Jones Spring.

Jones Spring. Jan. 16.-Rev. A. II.
Mckinley, of H~edgesville charge, he-
gan his protracted meeting at this
place on last SUNDAY night. Meeting
every night that the weather will per-
nit. beginning at I O'Clock.
The village parson has been kept
quite busy tying matrimonial knots
for the last two weeks.
Our village blacksmith finds that
the people think more of him when
the weather is cold and icy than they
do when it is warm and muddy. at
least they call to see him MOS fire.
quently.
A literary society was organized st
Greenwood school house on FRIDAY
night January 3.
We--nnderstand that Mr.. J. G. Kit
chen has gone to Ohio on BUSINESS
this week.A
We are glad to learn that Mr.. !. ".
Buttsswbo went from this vicinity
last spring, to take charge Of the coun.
ty Alms-house. is recovering from the
seriously and complicated spell Of sick
ness which lie has had for the last
Jour weeks.
The Herald gives the opportunity 70
any one who desires to do so. to ex.
press his approval or disapproval Of
things ofspublic interest. | feel some
what embolden and would say. that,
anything that can be said or done TO
help the incompetent or the competent
teacher to do better work in orr public
schools is certainly Of public good. So
I.would advise that the patrons visit
the schools more and see for themselves
what kindssof work is being done.
Theresshould seldom be a day pass at
t.tis season of the year without one or
more OF the patrons Of each school II
the. community, spen1ing an hour or
two with the teacher at the school
house. The presence of a patron slim
uIates the teacher and has a salutary
effect on the children. 1t is worth
while making these calls to note the
regulation of the school and observe
the conduct of the children and if you
wish to approve or disaDprove any
thing wait until you make a second
call and then be careful how and in
whose presence you pass judgement,
certainly no criticisms in the presence
of children. The patrons who do con
siderable talking about this or that
teacher, should visit three or four
schools and see for themselves the ac-
tual work done in each, and then when
the time for appointing a teacher
comes they might have Just reasons
for clamoring for or against a certain
teacher. Let us hear from some other
patron and do not be too long about
it for the school term is passing,
Critic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

Consists in keeping all the main or
gans of the body in healthy. regular
action, and in quickly destroying
deadly disease germs. Electric Bitters
regulates Stomach. Liver and Kidneys
purifies the blood. ard give a splendid
appetite. They work wonders in cur
ing kidney Troubles. Female Com
plants. Nervous Diseases. Constipa-
ton, Dyspepsia. and Malaria, Visor-
Gus health and strength always follow
their use. Only 50c, guaranteed by
Shepherd'ssPharmacy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS.
SEASON 1oo2-3.
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has
placed on sale at all principal offices
east Of the Ohio River, Winter Tourist
Tickets to points in Alabama, Florida,
Louisiana. Mississippi, New Mexico
North Carolina and Texas; also Ha.
vana, Cuba, and Nausau. y. F., at
reduced rates.
For additional information call on
Agent Baltimore q Ohio r. r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
BITTEN by VICIOUS DOG.

Mr.. Charles c. Pitzer, the q. S. mail
carrier of this city, is suffering
intense pain from being bitten on the
hand Wednesday ov vicious dog,
He was delivering mail on his route
aud was pntlng the mail in the resi-
deace of Mrs. Kessler. on n. Maple
avenue when the dog bit him. The
hand began swelling at once and is
now twice its normal size and has af,
fected his arm.
The dog was to have been killed
Wednesday night,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
FIRE Nv SUNNI ER KITCHEN

Fire started in the summer kitchen
in the rear Of the Shaffer properly
Wednesday at 8 p. IA. on corner OF \.
Queen and Commerce Streets, but was
extiuguisled before n serious
damage was done.
The kitchen was used as a dwelling
house by "a colorad woman, the cook.
and the origin is thought to have been
due TO a spark from the open fire
place The alarm was turned in and
tine Second Ward reel responded ana
the fire was soon out before the entire
building was consumed, The loss is
estimated TO be about $50. There was
no insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
BANQUET TUESDAY MIGHT.
Was Given by the Modern WoOdmen OF
America ia WIlen Hall.

a banquet was given Tuesday at
. O'Clock in Wilen's Hall by the Berk-
elev chapter CHS of the Modern Wood
men of America. There were about
one hundred present, among them a
number Of guests. Venerable Consul
G.. H. White. was toast master of the
evening. The toasts were responded
to by st-Venerable Consuls s.. S.
Felker. J. a. Wilen, W. G. Kilmer,
Geo. f. Calihan, DR.. A. Andrews and
by "a number of others.
The banquet table was loaded with
everything good to eat and was enjoy
cd by all those present. The hall wa,
artistieally decorated for the occasion.
Those who had charge Of the banque.
think that it was a decided success.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

With the opening Of this week there
was a great rash Of place seekers to-
ward Charlestou. In the crowd. mixed
M with the legislators were the can
didates for ali the Offices in the gift OF
the LEGISLATURE. the pntiring workers
OF the party, and with all these their
friends TO help Oh their cause, It
male a lively week for Charleston
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

The wide spread ami intensely cold
spell of weather brought with 1t much
suffering, and even many deaths. "A
let up would be q great relief.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
ENGINE OFF AT QUARRY.
pnlNrINe HOUSE nuRNEp.

Fire. which originated in the boiler
room Of the Thomas Printing Hose at
Mechanicsburg. at II 10 pm. Monday
completely destroyed the plant and
building. The loss will be about 500, :
900. The building stood immediately
back of the @. V. station.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

Hon. II. G. Getzindanuer is III
Charleston in behalf Of the movement
to have tho legislature appropriate an
amount sufficient to erect q monument
along the Potomac in memory Of James
Rnmsey inventor Of navigation by
steam.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
FLAGG-GRONDO

Mr.. Thos. G.. Flage, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. I, G.. Flagg, of this city and
Miss Fannie Gronlon were married on
January s at 8 80 at Middletown, Pa.
The bride is a charming Young lady
and has quite a musical talent. After
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Flagg
left for Elbra. W. Va, where the
groom is engaged in business as an
occulist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
C. V. TRACK BLOCKED.
Traffic Delayed for "a Number of Hours
Engimel09I, Jumped Track ON
Quarry Branch,

Traffic was delayed on the @. V.
Wednes lay for afew hours by the track
being bio cked by a derailed car. neal
the Auburn Wagon Works.
The freight e were shifting the
car. which was loaded with axels and
spokes for the Wagon Works, when il
ran away. The a plunged over the
end of the side track and over the bank
on TO the main track where it fell .ov
Ell blocking the track.
The b. & Q. wrecking crew were
notified and the car was moved. Both
trains, Nos. Z and 10 did not pass the
wreck until about 8 O'Clock. The pas
sengers on No. Z were put off at the
freight station.
ENGINE OFF AT QUARRY.
The yard engine No. 1901 jumped
the track on the quarry branch..Wednes.
dav. No one was hurt and the itracE
was only slightly damaged. The
wrecking crew replaced it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
FELLERs-sHoEBRIDGE

Mr.. James Fellers and Miss Hester
Jane Shoebridge were married at the.
Reformed parsonage Tuesday even
ing by the pastor, DIR. Hoffheins.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
LECTURE COURSE.
First ofa Series of Lectures wan he De
Iivered Next Monday Night

The lecture which will be the first
in the course to be delivered in Christ
Reformed Chapel next Monday night,
will be by DR.. J. NJ. Schick, whose
subject will be Removing Rubbish. -
This will be a lecture that will be
of interest to all and the pastor of the
President Will without doubt draw a
large crowd.
Season tickets for the course of
five lectures can be purchased for 81. 90.
On sale at Quenzel's Book Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

Gray Silver has a car of awfully fine
Kentucky and Tennessee mules on his
farm, that he offers for sale at reason
able prices to early buyers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
Deafness Cannot DO Cnrod

BY local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only ca
way to cure Deafness, and that is by constlt-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an aDs
famed condition of the mucous lining Of fhs
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Cetsinhane1
YOU have q rumbling sound or imperfect heal
ing, and when 1t is entirely closed Deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can .
taken out and this tube restored TO its lorr- 4
condition, hearing viii be destroyed 5Hever.
nine cases ont of ten are caused by cetarrh'
which Is nothing but an inlamed condition Il
the mucous surfaces.
we will give One Hundred Dollars for sny
case of Deafness (eaused by catarrh) that -ane
not be cured By Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, O.
%. Wild bv Druggists. use.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

Preaching at Harmony Sunday Jan.
I8, az 10 80 O'Clock. Sunday school
every Sunday.
ssDaisy. y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
NOBLE--MOss.

One of the most brilliant and fash
ionable weddings that has ever taken
place in Hedgesville. was solemnized
Wedn esday evening ait 3 o'clock when
Miss Marion Blanch Moss. Of Alexan-
dria. Va, was married to Mr.. James
Noble. of Philadelphia, a well known
hotel man.
The ceremony was performed III the
Episcopal church bv Rev. Miller, the
pastor. The church, which was artis-
tically decorated for the occasion. was
crowded with friends of the contract
ing parties. The bride entered the
church leaning ON the arm of her IA
Their. who CAV her away. At the al
tar they were met by the eroom and
his best man, DR.. Clay, of Hedges
vile, The ushers were DR.. sponsel-
Tor of this ~citvsand Mr.. Marion Du-
vail. cousin OF the bride. After the
ceremony, delightful refreshments were
served at the. home of the BRIDES bro
t~her-in-law, Mr.. Lee Duvall.
Mr.. and2NIrs. Noble left last night
on train No. IA for the eastern cities
on a bridal tour. They will make
their future home in Philadelphia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
IRD--PORTEn.FIELD

\ quiet wedding took place Wednes-
day evening Mt the parsonage of the
Firts M. E. Church, in this CITY, when
Miss Anna May Porterfeld, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Porterfield of
N. High street and Mr.. Asburv r.
Bird were married bv Rev. w. W.
Barnes of that church at 6 80 O'Clock.
Mr. and Mrs, Bird will reside in this
CITY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

See GRAY silvers if you want a good
mule team.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

The biennial message OF Governor
White is a State document Of unusual
length. For all that it takes first
rank as a State paper, aud deserves a
careful reading BY ell who arc interest
ed IN the affairs Of our growing State.
AS n literary production it is far above
tho ordinary, and with such careful
studv and SOUND common sense discus
SECS the varied interests Of the State.
that the Message viii give pleasure in
it's reading. ana certainly a better an
d%erstandiue Of the condition. workings
and needs Of the State. OF this latte-
IT is quito suggestive, and will with
out doubt make "a good textbook for
the ne ont Legislature. 1t is unques-
tioaably a high creditable document.
a +
After "A warm contest. Hon. Frank
p. Moats of Parkersburg was named
the nominee of the Republican caucus,
and elected Speaker of the West Vir-
ginia House of Delegates Mr. Moats
is a brilliant young lawyer of Parkers-
burg, highly esteemed for his ability.
and generally regarded as fully equal
to tho demand of his new and high
Office.
Harry Shaw, of Marion county was
elected cle-k by reclamation. II. NJ.
Werden of Tucker county was elected
sergeant at arms, and j. T, Manner
of Fayette doorkeeper.
In the Senate Hon. Clark w. May,
of Lincoln county was chosen as the
Presiding Officer, Hon. John f. Har-
ris. Parkersburg Clerk Lewis Lar
gent of Morgantown, Sergeant at arms
and ID. l.. Pettigrew, doorbeeDer.
Both the Senate and House are we'll
manned aud in good shane for a lively
and successful session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-14

gerous animal and the position of the girl
 was critical There was a groan from the
 crowd and a loud call for pistol.
 But 1t was not pistol which saved the lit
 tle girl. Over the high fence climbed boy,
 and before the girl could pick herself up to
 run Anstey was upon the dog. Instead of
 beating him he said: Carlo, Carlol I don't believe you are madl Come heret' | Then, to the astonishment of the crowd, l the boy walked up to the mad dog" and | took him In his arms, while the dog nearly suffocated him with kisses. Duinbrounded | at this, the crowd stood still for some mo | ments. Then somebody broke the tension by cheering. Carlo growled. but Anstey soothed him. A policeman who had hurried l up with pistol said "I guess we won't have to shoot the mad dog yet No. he isn't mad as those people" An
 stey said. Its my dog, and he wouldn't bite baby"
 Anstey led him forth by a string, amid the cheers of the crowd and the protestations of thankfulness from the mother of the little girl.
 q don't know why they should act so,' Anstey said. "l didn't do anything except
 save Carlo. Well, won't sell him again
 not to any one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-14

weeks Anstey and his mother were homesick for the country and their old homestead. In the evening they consoled each other and thus made 1t easier for both.
 ''If only had Carlo once in while to take q romp with I'd feel better" the boy said. ''I wonder how be is.
 Probably having a better time than my Ooy,' replied his mother, with a smile. He's in the country and therefore cannot be so homesick as you are"
 Anstey was bright boz and he had deter mined to learn his uncle's business so that he would be of greater help to him. He worked hard in the store through the day time, and at night he would often forget his homesickness by adding up the columns in the books which his uncle gave to him. In this way he made himself valuable in the evening as well as in the daytime.
 One day his uncle ordered the cellar of the store to be cleaned out There were boxes. barrels and papers piled in tiers 10 the cell ing. Anstey helped the others to clean out the cellar. While they were working a dozen -ats scurried across the cellar.
 ''I wish I had Carlo here.'' Anstey said. ''He'd make short work of these rates"
 Who Is CHrlo?' asked his uncle.
 My dog, or at least the one had"
 "rhen you haven't him any more? I'm sorry for it. if he's good ratter. I've been bothered to death with rats, and I'd like to have a good dog here. He could nun loose in the cellar at night time and live out In the yard back of the store in the day."
 AnStey stopped In his work. If he had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-14

The new cadets were new cadets no longer-they had been admitted Into the battalion, and. as Monkey Sam said, were now high privates in the rear rank. But even this was q welcome change from the monotony of the setting up drill.
 Eleventh exercise, down Up! Heels together, touch the ground. MT. carson!'
 "1-I cantl" panted Shorty" nearly breaking In two in the effort to bring his finger tips Into contact with the earth. T. I'm too fat!'
 Shorty felt strongly tempted to leave his position in the squad and to Continue the motion" on the body of his instructor, "Lanky" Loomis. who seemed to find par tlcular enjoyment In making him miserable. "Lanky." or, as he was sometimes styled. 'the Bnl Poster," was first classman and the peanut" or lowest ranking lieutenant; but, despite the handicap of his sixty-four inches of height and the lack of flesh on his bones he was the strongest cadet In the Academy and one of the best athletes. He and Shorty" however, did not seem drawn to each other, and thelr experience as in structor and pupil hardly tended to increase the friendllness of their feelings.
 "I'll take the young upstart down peg or two before I'm through with him. was "Lanky's' mental VOW when he found Shorty In his squad, which he considered it beneath the dignity of first classman to Instruct.
 "The big, overgrown giraffe,' muttered the former sailor to himself, "I'll show him who he's dealing with if he comes foolin' around me"
 The battalion was divided Into six com panies. to which captains were distributed by the adjutant in the following order: First, sixth: third. second; fifth. fourth. Having accomplished ths duty, the adju- tant would turn and salute Lieutenant Deagan. the United States Army detail with the words: "Sr, the battalion Is formed"
 As among the shortest members of the corps, Carson found himself In the sixth company, under command of the second captain, sharp, sodIer-lke cadet by the name of Edgar As file-closers to the vari- ous companies besides the sergeants and an occasional corporal, were assigned the lieu