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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
CRUSHED TO DEATH BY CARS
saAKEmAN sHARFF RUS Down IN
CUMBERLAND YARD.
Was Walking In Yard when Draft of
Cars struck Him-He Dted shortly

Eli p. Shartf, a brakeman on the
second division of the b 81 o., OF
this CITY, was fatally crushed by a
draft of cars in the b. g. o. yards a
Cumberland Wednesday night. He wa.
walking along the tracks when the acct.
dent happened but was not on duty al
the time.
He was run down by the cars and
his right side crushed from head to
foot. His head was injured, shoulder
mashed, ribs crushed into his lung,
hips crushed and foot lacerated. Two
fingers on his right hand were also cut
off.
He was quickly removed to the Wes-
tern Maryland Hospital in Cumber-
land and physicians summoned Drs.
William F. Trigg and James M. Spear,
company surgeons, responded and rem
dered surgical aid. In the examina-
ton it was found that his injuries were
such that he could not
Everything was done that would re-
lieve the pain and make him comfor-
table. but he died a few hours after
the accident. from the result Of his in
juries.
Sharff was a resident of this city.
having lived here all of his life. He
was born here on Nav ID 1875 and was
reared, evei since a few months old, by
his grand parents Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Sharff. He was ~ years 9 months and
% days of age.
He was married in September 1900
to Miss Lula Stewart of this city.
Since he has had a regular turn on the
second division. he and his wife have
been boarding in Brunswick, Md.
The family here received the sad
news about 5 o'clock, stating that he
was seriously injured and that If n
of the family wished to see him they
should come at once. Mr.. Henry
Sharff and his neice left here on the
first train and his wife and her moth
or passed through here ON train No.
3, but when they reached Hancock
there was n message there saying that
he had died about 6 O'Clock. The
family then got off at Hancock and re-
turned to this city On train No. s.
He is survived by a wife, mother,
Mrs. Emma Hess, of Wavnesboro. Pa.
and his grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Sharff. Mr.. Sharff has a num-
Der of friends in this city. who will
learn of his sudden death with much
regret.
The remains were brought to this
city from Cumberland on b. & o.
train No. g., and was taken to
the home of his grandfather. Mr.. Henry
Sharff. corner Maple avenue and Race
street, form where the funeral will
take place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
SKULL BROKEN BY BLOW.
Gerardstown saturday-Thompson
Has Been Arrested.

What may have been a very serious
deed was comm tilted at a sale which
took place on Saturday near Gerards-
town, this county. Two residents OF
this county. Andy Thompson and Vim.
Sherard became involved in u dispute,
the origin of which is not known.
when Thompson in bis anger struck
Sherard over the head with . club.
The blow was such a severe one that
If was first thought that Sherard had
been killed but after considerable doc
torine he revived and was taken to his
home. Here he was examined by q
physician and it was found that his
skull had been broken bv the blow.
For a few days it was thought that he
would not recover, as he lowered be-
tween life and death but from the last
reports he is now slowly improving.
Thompson was arrested and gave
bond for his appearance. He will be-
given a trial March 5 before Justice
Snyder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07

the younger orchard there is no reason
why il could not be exterminated by
thorough treatment but it viii al
ways be present to a greater or less
extent. The probability Is that after
the pest has been gotten under control
a thorough spraying every other year
viii keer it down. IT any fruit grow
er desires information on this work
and needs some n TO show him how
this SPRAYING Is done we shall be glad
to hear from MIN. The UNDERSIGNED
will be in the county some weeks IN
the interest Of this work.
6 w Fletcber
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
u. S. COURT WILL INVESTIGATE,
A SPECIAL TERM HAS BEEN CA
For CHARLEsTow WIN.
They VIII Look Into the Matter or the
shoesins in the Mining Regions.

Charleston. w. Va. March 4.-On
Tuesday next "a special term of the
United States Court will convene In
this CITY for the purpose of investiga-
ting the circumstances attending the
killing of the striking miners on Tues
day last in the battle at Stanford City
between miners and deputies. Both
grand and petit iuries have been sum-
moned for the occasion, and the affair
will be thoroughly investigated.
Judge Keller. ofgthe Southern dis
trict of West Virginia, will preside at
the session. He ia at Hot Springs.
Ark, at present for his health. but
will arrive here in time for the con-
vening of court. The officials Of the
federal court here are very reticent
in regard to the nvesigationJand the
c%oroner's inquest being held at Beck :
ley owe the bodies of the miners killed
in the battle. The inquest began Sat-
urday last and is not vet finished.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
DEAD IN Bed.
Was a Young Man by the Name
of Miller.
CAUSED BY APoPLExY.
He Ate a Hearty Supper Wednesday Before
Retiring and Was Heard Breathing
Heavily During the Night.

4 young man by the name of Miller
was found dead in bed ut his home
near Stokes school house Thursday
ing. II is thought that he died during
the night Of appoplexy. He was the
son of Daniel Miller. the threshing
machine man.
He ate a hearty suppe Wednesday and
retired early. During the night he
was heard breathing very hard by the
family but nothing unusual was
thought to be wrong. When thew we III
to his room Thursday to call him.
they found him dead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
TO CHANGE ARMS.
West virginia Guard 20 Get New Cow
eminent Guns--Ammunifion 20
BE Exchanged.

A good manv inaui lies are being re-
ceived from the national quardsmen
OF West Virginia rs to how soon the
secretary of wal will act under the
bill recently approved providing for
the reorganization of the national
guard.
1t is announced at the department
that the distribution of caliber 30
magazine arms will be made as soon
as it is determined how many each
state is entitled to under the law.
The arms and equipment will be
Sent in advance of the turning in Of
the old, but the old as ammunition
must be turned in before the issue OF
new ammunition and an inventory
taken to ascertain how much the states
will be entitled to in exchange.
The states however, will not be de-
prived of ammunition entirely. as the
change of ammunition will be made
gradually.
1t is expected that the arms. equip
ments and ammunition to which West
Virginia is entitled will be determined
at an early date.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
CASE OF DANIEL MILLER d co. VS..
THos. TURNER THEE
Commissioners Appointed to Ascertain
Compensation of Land of G. IT. Hal
liday and j. l.. Hanger.

A special term of the Circuit Court
of Berkeley County has been in ses-
sion since yesterday afternoon. The
proceedings Wednesday were mostly
of an argument on the preliminary
motion of the case of DaEiel Miller 81
Co. VS.. Thomas Turner eft al. Special
Judge Cleon Moore Esq. presiding.
The cause was finally set down for
further argument on March 18th and
in the meantime the bonded special
commissioner is to make uD and file
his report on funds received and dis
hursed. Judge Moore also entered q
decree in case of Faulkner VS.. Gran
than directing A. B. Noll, special
admir-. to make deed to Nathan KEGS
for land purchase. and in case of Con-
sumers Brewing Co. VS.. ID. w. Con-
ner ct al. in which thelwill ofEThomas
O'Conner was construed and the cause
referred to a commissioner to audit
liens against Bridget O'Conner's es-
tate and d. w. O'Conner.
Judge Faulkner later in the day en-
tered an order in case of J. q. Stehlev
guardian VS.. Ruth @. Stehley author
izing the guardian TO sell certain real
estate of the infant and to make deed
for same. In ease of Emma @. CIVIL
liams. VS.. r. A. JACQUES ct al. a de-
cree was entered directing the special
commissioners heretofore appeared to
sell certain personal property.
The most important business trans
acted was the appointment of James
w. Campbell, John Kennedy. Jas. H.
Fulk, Calvin r. Rice and Harry S.
Cushwa as commissioners to ascertain
compensation to the land owners in
cast of the Cherry Run and Potomac
VALLEY r. r. Co. VS.. Chas. L. Hol-
Ida ct al, and against j. l.. Hanger
ct al. said real estate being taken by
the said railroad company for its
railroad track and the parties being
unable to agree ON a price.
IL IL mSoo'HiiVh Esq' VI ShaIleS
Town, was admitted to practice in this
Court.
This morning shortly before noon
Hon. f. w. Brown. special judge pre-
sided over the court and some time to-
dav will make a decision in the case
OF Faulkner, etc. admir-. VS. Melvina
Grantham and others involving the
title to the Grantham Hall property
in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
WILL REBUILD OF BRICK.
Fire Losers at Mount Airy 10 Recon-
struct Destroyed Property.

All Of tae owners of buildings de.
'stroved by the recent fire at Mt. Airy
have determined to rebuild lust as
soon as the weather will permit. One
of the highest officials of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad has said that
no change whatever will be made in
the site of the depot there; and there
will be no need, consequently, of any
delay in rebuilding. Nearly all the
frame fire traps in the town now have
been destroyed. 1t is said that all new
buildings will be of brick.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
OFFICERS ELECTED.
shepherdstown Camp Sons OF Confeder
ates Name meers.

~" 80
Shepherdstown. W. Va, March, A.
AT IA meeting of the Henry Kyd Doug
las Camp of Confederate Veterans last
night, the officers for the ensuing year
were elected al follows: r. T. Banks
Commander; w. I. McQuilke, lst
Lieutenant; Henry Billmeyer 2nd
Lieutenant. DR.. Banks surgeon, DIR.
Gheislin, chaplain, j. M. Osbourn,
quarter master, DR.. Gibson. treasurer
DIR. Byers, historian. ]. @. Reinhart,
secretary. Edward Athev assistant
secretary, II. T. W~intermover. color
bearer. j. H. Lucas lst color guard.
Walter Mcdonald end color guard.
Under the command of Mr.. Banks
the camp has prospered very much and
is composed of the best young men OF
the vicinity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
WILL TRY A STONE CRU SHEH
To Crush stone for the Repairing of the
Pike.

The Martinsburg and Winchester
Turnpike Company, in order to have
broken stone on hand always to keep
the pike in repair, as it has to be re-
paired throughout the entire year. has
ordered an Altman stone crusher on
trial and if it should prove satisfac-
tory will be bought. In former years
all of the stone has neen broken by
hand and since the quarries have
opened here it has been verv diff
cult to enjoy men to break the stone
and the stockholders believe that if
the crnsher is used there will be a saw
ing of both money and time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
BUILDING ON THE BOOM"
MANY 1usEs NOW N COURSE uw Z
EREcrnoN | N SOUTHERN sEcTros.
All OF Them Arc Rented nnd some Oft
Them Already Are Occupied by
Owpers-A More TO Follow.

Mr.. Abraham Snvder has jast ON
pleted q two and a half story frame
slate root dwelling house, ut the North
east. corner of Virginia avenu ard Adj
dition street. The house adiolns his
own dwelling, and was commenced
three weeks ago. A tenant moved in
10 the house Wednesday night.
\ Clarence Ambrose has nearly finish
ell q second 21s story dwelling on his
lot on the West side of Virginia avenue.
L II rented IN advance by i first OF
Anril tenant.
Luther Davis commenced building ii
two story frame dwelling a week ago,
ON New York avenue, on the foot BAH
ground. He has 1t weather boarded,
rooted and shing.ed. and completed the
chimney Wednesday evening. He will
occupy it himself when completed.
Mr.. Kendrick, who commenced his
frame dwelling. corner of West vir-
ginia avenue aud Bowers street. II
week ago, in a snowdrift, moved in
with his family on Tuesday He pro-
Doses to be his own landlord FOR the
month of March, instead of paving
rent. He still has to complete part of
the inside.
Squire A. ]. SNYDER mis- nearly COM
pleted a small dwelling on his rear lot
on Virginia venue He expects to
build two other houses on his adia-
cent lots.
MarceIlus b. Adams has bought Mr..
DeHaven's house On the hill top, ON
New York avenue and will occupy IL
April LIST. On Monday he also
bought the adjoining 40 by 100 feet
for a garden.
Poole and Alexander have ar
ranged an exchange with Mr.. Darby
and acquired some lots on Faulkner
avenue, Oh which they will erect
dwellings, to rent.
MI. Hetzel and Photographer Smith
ars fencing their division line of lots
On West side of Winchester Turnpike,
North OF Stewart Westenhavar's resi-
1ence MI. Hetzel will building this
Mr.. Mark Little has bought q lot on
Faulkner avenne near Stephen street
and has q small house under construc-
lion. He has also purchased another
lot on South Raleigh street. between
south and Addition streets, on which
he will build a larger dwelling.
Mr.. Daniel Carver who recently
built a pretty little cottage. on the r
ner Of Winchester Turnpike and Addi-
ton street is fencing and getting his
grounds III order.
A. ID. Darby. the cashier Of the
.Martinsburg Bank is contemplating
erection Of a residence for himself
on his lot Oh Winchester TURNPIKE.
apnosite cashier Edward II. Rut-
edge s new residence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
MAY DISSOLVE.
stock of Old Bank May he Taken Over
Bv Trust Company.

The stockholders of the First Ma
tional Bank of Jefferson, at Charles
Town elected the following board Of
directors: Fl. 0. Talbot, Col. John
I. Gibson, B d. Gibson. s. Fl, Hig-
ginbotham and S. L. Williams. The
board elected President III. O. Tai
bolt: cashier, Samuel Howell teller.
John ". Locke; bookkeeDer, r. M.
Moore. Iii 5 probable that this bankwill
sell its business interests to the new
Farmers and Merchants Deposit Com.
pany. recently organized at Charles
Town, overtures having already been
made to that effect.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-03-07
WILL o RESIGN.

Col. r. Fl. Pratt has withdrawn
his resignation as SUPERINTENDENT Of
the Carlisle Indian School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-28
Death of Mrs. e, P. Seavey.

Hannah V. Seavey, wife of Elisha P.
Seavey, late of West Gardiner, Me-, and
now an employe of the navy depart
ment, at Washington, D. c., died at the
residence in that city, Thursday, July
%, after very brief illness.
Mrs. Seavey, whose maiden name was
Sampson, was born in West Gardiner,
May IA, 1847, and was reared and edu-
Gated in this vicinity. Twelve or 10
years ago, her husband, who was a
well-known teacher and public official,
received an appointment in Washington
and the family removed from West
Gardiner to that city.
Mrs. Seavey was a cultivated, refined
and amiable woman, possessing many
traits of character that were attractive
and estimable to those who knew her.
She was faithful, loving and devoted
wife and mother and her loss to her
family is irreparable. A large circle of
friends and acquaintance in this vi
cinity will mourn her loss. Her hus-
band three sons and a daughter sur
viVe her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-28

Walter F. Webb will go to Bangor,
Thursday, with string of three horses
from the Cummings stable. to partici-
pate in the races which the Eastern
Breeders Association will hold at
Maplewood Park, August 4, and G.
The horses which he will take with him
are the bay gelding, Lou Wilkes. which
is entered for the $500 stake in the 225
trott, the chestnut mare, Helen Could,
entered for the $400 stake for tro.ting
foals of 1899, and the brown mare
Rosie N, entered for the $500 purse in
the 2.40 trotting stake. This mare is
also named for the $500 purse in the 80
trotting stake. Mr.. Webb will also
take with him the fast trotting mare
Nellie Bly,. and will probably start her
at Pittsfield, the following week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-28
IMPORTANCE OF SPEED.
A Great Factor in Every Day Life.

In these days of rapid progress, one
of the most important factors in bust
ness and science; in transportation; in
sports and in fact almost everything is
speed.
Speed is also an important factor in
the curative powers of medicine, and
it has been proven by an avalanche of
testimonials, that the greatest remedy
for speed and rapidity in relieving and
curing diseases of the kidneys and
bladder. blood, liver, rheumatism,
dyspepsia and chronic constipation. is
DIP. DAVID KENNEDY'S FAVORITF.
REMEDY.
The speed of this wonderful discov-
ery for diseases of the kidneys and
bladder, is not so rapid as to injure
and interfere with the other healthy
organs of the body; but rather of a
gradual uniform speed, consistent with
| the best results
If your back pains you; if your
| urine, after you have deposited some
| in a glass, and let it stand for IA hours,
has a smoky, milky appearance; if you
have a frequent desire to urinate dur
| ing the night and scalding pains ac-
company it's passage, your kidneys and
| bladder require instant treatment, by
taking DR.. David Kenedy's Favorite
Remedy.
The startling results of this re-
nowned remedy, in relieving and cur
| ing diseases of the kidneys and blad-
der have amazed the whole medical
world.
Druggists sell it in New so Cent Sizs
and the regular $1.00 size bottles.
Sample bottle-enough for trial, fres
by mail.
Dr.. David Kennedy Corporation, Rond
out NJ. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. S. l.. Counce Of this city, is Wis
iting friends in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston w. Brown have
gone to Ocean Point for a week.
Mrs. Andrew Latino has returned
from Skowhegan, where she has been
visiting relatives.
Miss Mabel Wyman of Russell &
Weston's, is enjoying a two weeks va
cation at Belgrade Lake.
Mrs. Eugene Hubert has returned to
Boston, after visiting her son, j. Eu-
gene Hubert in this city.
City Clerk Harrington returned, yes
terday morning, from Squirrel Island,
where he spent the Sabbath.
Mrs. Charles Hill, of Watervile, i:
the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Geo. w
Whitman, of Western avenue.
Mrs. F. G.. Kinsman returned, yes
terday, from Little Diamond Island,
where she spent the past week.
M. E. Sawtelle and DR.. c. J. Lincoln,
returned, yesterday, from Small Point,
where they had been for n few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Clair Minot arrived
in the city, last evening, after a week
at York Harbor and Kennebunkport.
Misses Laura and Hazel Hall of Ce-
dar Grove, who have been visiting rel
atives here, returned home, yesterday.
Mrs. e. P. Crossman of Everett,
Mass, arrived in the city, yesterday,
and will visit relatives here for a few
weeks.
Mrs. Levina Whitman of Brooks, who
has been the guest of Mrs. Clinton
Wing for several days, left for her
home, yesterday.
Mrs. Robert Stone and son, Robert,
of Providence, who have been the
guests Of Mrs. J. F. Taught, left for
their home. yesterday.
Miss Lavinia Whitman, who has
been visiting her cousin, Clinton F.
Wing in Augusta, left on Monday af-
ternoon for her home in Auburn.
Miss Sarah Bennett and Miss Eliza
beth Hunt, who have been on two
weeks vacation, returned to their du-
ties at Russell & Westons, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Lessard of Water
vile, who have been the guests Of
Councilman Cormier, the past few
days, returned to their home, yester-
day.
Rev. Norman McKinnon and family,
started on a months vacation, yester-
day morning. They will spend the
greater part of the time at Pencils
vile.
Miss Bertha Boulette, Miss Mabel
Dostie and Felix Lacombe of Water
vile, were in the city, Sunday. the
guests of Miss Ida Piper, returning
home, yesterday
Mrs. Claude Fitzpatrick and daugh-
ters, Miss Elsie and Miss. Lois, of St
Louis, who are spending the season al
Magnolia, Mass, are in Augusta for a
few days, the guest of Gov. and Mrs
Hill.
Mrs Louis Gregoire of Rochester. N
H., who has been visiting her son, j. III
Gregoire of this city, for the week past
left, yesterday, for Waterville, where
she will spend a few days with rela.
tives.
2. L. Russell of Los Angeles, Cal.
who has been visiting Mrs. o. r. Well.
| man for the past few days, left fol
home, yesterday. Mr. Russell was for.
merly Maine man, and has not beer
| in Augusta for IL years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-28

People who were looking for the
comet were afforded an excellent op-
portunity for seeing it, at about 1890,
Sunday evening. At that hour the sky
was clear and the visitor in the
heavens showed to the best, advantage.
Those who wish to see the comet will
do we'll to watch for it for 1t at their
earliest opportunity, as it is moving
rapidly toward the sun, and within
few days will probably De lost in the
brilliancy of the great luminary. 10
locate it very simple process is need
ed to find it. The great dipper con-
s;sts of seven stars-four in the body
and three in the handle. The two outer
stars of the body are used as pointers
to locate the north star and people are
generally familiar with that method OF
locating stars. Using the two inner
stars in the same way and extending
| the imaginary line about as far toward
| the zenith as these two stars are from
each other one finds foggy, cloudy,
nebulous spot which had the appear
ance of a large star shining through a
mist. This is the comet. 1t may be
| DISTINGUISHED from the stars because
on a clear night like last night the
other stars were as bright as diamond
| points in the sky, while this nebulous
light showed up in totally different
wav. It was necessary to use glass
to see it clearly although with the
naked eye it was possible to see thai
there was something up there not like
the other stars The following diagram
shows it's relative position to the great
dipper:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-28

The John Wormier liquor case, after
being twice continued, was heard be-
fore Judge Andrews, Monday morning.
The case was conducted by County At
torney Leigh, and the respondent was
represented by B. F. Maher, Esq. Sew
eral witnesses were examined, and
from the evidence submitted the court
imposed upon the respondent sem
tence of 60 days in Jail. The case was
appealed and will be heard at the
September term of the Superior court.
The case in question grew out of a
search for Intoxicating liquors made by
the police at the John Cormier place.
Thursday morning. No liquor in any
amount was seized, but the officers took
a bottle, some tumblers, tunnel ard
a tin dipper, in some of which vessels it
Is alleged that there were traces or a
few drops. 1t is also alleged a woman
was seen to dump whiskey from pail
into the sink. The case is a little out OF
the usual run of rum cases, and Mr.
Maher. the counsel for-the respondent
says that it will certainly be tried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-28

Meeting at the W. C. #. U. rooms, at
3 O'Clock this afternoon. Annual leaflet
drill led by Mrs. Friend. 1t is hoped
there will be good attendance as it is
the last meeting before vacation, which
VIII extend until Sept. 1. The gospel
temperance meetings will be held every
Sunday afternoon, at the rooms, as US
ual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-28

The men who have been relaying some
of the paving on Water street during
the past two weeks, under the direction
of the veteran payer, George Turner,
have about completed their work. Mon
day they were working at the north end
of the street. with one more place fur
Their down the street to be done, and ex-
pect to finish work tonight or tomor-
row