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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
THEIR OWN BARRIERS.
That More Men Than Ever Be-
| fore shave Themselves.

There are sold in this country to-
day" said a cutlery man, according to
the New York Sun, "a hundred times
as many razors as were sold here 40
years. ago.
Some share of this increase Is due,
Of course, to the advance in population.
but the greater part is due to the large
increase in the proportion Of men who
shave themselves More men than ever
before now possess this polite art.
With greater number of individ-
ual users OF razors there are, of course,
many more razors now sold. And, OF
course, plenty of men own more than
one razor; everyone ought to own two,
at least, as many men do. One good
razor properly cared for might serve
its purpose Continuously and well for
a long time without regrinding or hon
ing. but an accident might happen TO
1T. and against that man guards by
having at least one extra razor.
Many men buy sets of seven razors,
one for each day In the week. and there
are men who have sets OF 81 razors, one
for every day in the month. And trav-
elers going to distant countries and into
regions where facilities would be lack
ing buy cases Of razors to take with
them. A traveller starting out with a
case OF half dozen razors in perfect
condition would have a razor outfit
that, with such care as he could be-
stow upon II himself. would serve him
well for years.
THE best razor that can be made
can be bought with plain handle for
two dollars; anything more than that In
the cost of 1t would be in the mounting
lin pearl handles and SO on. You can
buy case of seven fine razors. sim
ply mounted, for s12. or you can pay
$50 or more for case OF razors with
the same blades, but with fine mount
ings and In a finer case"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
CONCLUSION NOT REACHED
IN TnE MATTER on THE LAND
F0R OVERHEAD CROSSING.
Business Continued Untii Monday
When special Session OF the
Court Has been Called.

The County court OF Berkeley coun-
ty. convened 10 special session We'd
nesday morning at 10 a. IN. with Judge
Parks on the bench aad commissioners
Stuckev and Lemen present. Court
was not In session long and their pro-
ceedings show that they were not over
anxious for work.
The matter of erroneous assessment
OF personal property OF H. ii. Clements
and company. was taken into consid-.
GRAFTON and argued bv the council for
defense. but as the County's attorney,
Ward b. LINDSAY. was not present, it
was continued. The case WAS set for
hearing on Monday, November %, at
which time a special session has
been called.
The matter of land damages for the
proposed overhead crossing over the
Cumbe rland Valley railroad company's
tracks at the Williamsport pike and
the Warm Spring road, was consider
ed by the court but no definite conclu-
sions were reached, and the matter
was continued until Monday.
A special session of the court has
been called for next Monday commence
at 10 o'clock, at which time all mat
ters in reference to roads and bridges;
and the applications for the correcting
of erroneous assessments. will be con-
sidered; and the apportionment OF the
tax against the several railroads and
Pullman palace car company in the
county. to the districts through which
they pass.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
BOILERS HAVE NOT ARRIVED,
water Board Transacted Number of
Business Tuesday

The water board of the city coun-
Gil held verv interesting and busy
meeting Tuesday at noon in the
council chamber. The meeting was
called to transact matters in connect
ion with the new water system. and
number Of matters were considered
and disposed of.
The boilers for the pumping station.
which should have been installed on
the first of this month. have now ar.
rived, and decisive steps were taken
in the matter. The allotted time for
the completion of the system by the
contractors having passed, the COM
mittee called the attention of the con-
tractors, asking that it be completed
as soon as possible. The time for the
connecting of the new pipe line with
the old Ii ne was set, aud the work
will be done today or tomorrow. Other
matters in connection with the work
were discussed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21

Mai. Powell-Cotton. who recently ex.
plored part OF central Africa never be-
fore visited by white men, writes:
among the Kimager the women go
completely naked. but the men are
clothed. secured some photographs
of tribesman and his two wives hoe
ing the family plot. One OF these shows
a curious fashion Of skin decoration in
vogue among the womenfolk. 1t is a
raised pattern wrought on the body
when they are young. Small incIsions.
geometrically arranged. are made In the
skin and into these ashes are inserted.
The wounds heal in permanent raised
umps"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
BRIDGE COMMITTEE MEET
Discussed the Proposed Structure
Over the Potomac River.
POSITION or THIS COUNTY
Explained BY The Committee Appointed BY
me County Court What Was
Done.

The pnblic meeting held "Wednesday
afteroon in Williamsport ia the inter-
est OF the bridge across the Potomac
river at Wiiliamsport was attended bv
"a number of business men FROM Hag-
erstown aud Williamsport and the
committee from Berkeley and WASH
ington counties.
The meeting resulted In the commits
tees going into executive session and
resolving themselves into permanent
committees as means of communion
ton between the two counties n re-
slect TO the construction of the pro-
posed bridge and for carving on the
preliminary business thereto.
Much enthusiasm as manifested by
those present. but rhe statements OF
the Berkeley county people regarding
the position of their county in the
matter were not of u nature that au-
gurs well for an early construction
of the bridge, ii Berkeley county
must help pay for it, They said
Berkeley county cannot stand any adj
ditional financial burden.
The committees from the two
counties were:
From BeIkeley-J. Ii. Smith, Il. L..
Hoffman. A. Janney, Archibald Oden
and b. II. Wyland.
From Washington William H. Arm
strong. Victor Cushwa. ID. w. Bark
man, Samuel Piper aud DIR. a.. Shank.
Mr. Oden explained the financial
condition Of Berkeley county and
enumerated the bridges she is as rres-
ent building or still owes tor, saying
Don't put too mucn dependence in
our county; we ara hardened about as
heavily with taxes as we can stand. =
Ex-Sheritf Smith, of Berkeley couu-
ty. said be would like to SEE the
bridge built and believed it would be
built. as Washington county has plen-
ty OF money, and her representatives
assure him it will be built He also
said / believe our county will dc
something toward building the bridge
but we cannot bind ourselves by a
vote as 70 what our county will do. =
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
IN FAVOR OF RAILROAD.
JUDGE FAULKNER HANDS Down
DECISION IN KENNEDY CASE.
sass wm he Appealed GO the Supreme
Court ny ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
by Grand Jusy.

In Charles Town Tuesday, in the
case of II. Fl. Kennedy's admins ira
tor against the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad company. which was tried nc
the May term of court, Judge Faux.
ner rendered decision in favor of the
railroad. The jury fixed the amount
at 50, 600, subject TO tie opinion of the
court on the demurrer TO the evidence.
Mr.. Kennedy was killed. with his
wife, near Shenandoah Junction while
crossing the company $ tracks. Two
suits were brought against the CON-
pany for 500 each. The plaintiff
gave notice Of appeal.
William Bell was made foreman of
the grand jury. Earl Morrison was
indicted for robbing the store of Max
Theodore, and Andrew j. Kelly and
Joseph Renault for robhing the Nor
folk and Western station.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
CHARGE OF SCHEDULE.
A NEW METHOD IN MUSIC.
Any One Can Learn to Play the Piano
by Following Series of Object Lessons.

Any One Can Learn to Play the Piano
by Following Series of Object Lessons
Bv the introduction of An entirely
new method in the instruction Ct
music The Pittsburg Sunday Disoatch
is giving its readers Dianoslessons free
each week. The idea is so simple that
anyone can learn to plav the piano.
Tue method involved is that Of kim
derQarten work--the object lesson
and while this simplifies the art of
music so that even children can under
stand it thoroughly, yet the svstam is
worked out in such correct and
scientific manner that the most learn
ed snd---experienced musicians aud
teachers who have examined this new
system have endorsed 1t. Even that
eminent pianist, Josef Hoffman,. re-
commends it to those who desire to
get fundamental knowledge of mo-
sic and theory. The course will be in
IL lessons, and there is no expense at
tached to the study but subscri
ton to The SUNDAY Dispatch for 10
weeks. Order at once, so that none
OF the lessons will be missed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
DAYTON WlTHDRAWS.
WILL NOT BIC CHAIRMAN or NAVAL
AFFIARs coMmlTTEE.
Urged By President 10 Take AZ, Hut
Does Not wish 20 Dispiaco
Congressman Foss.

representative Dayton, of West
virginia, who has been mentioned for
chairman OF the committee Of Naval
Affairs. said Yesterday that he had
already informed Speaker Cannon
that he did not desire the place so
long as Representative Foss, Of I'LL
nois, who has been chairman for sew
eral sessions, was an aspirant for re-
appointment. 1t is generally under
stood that President Roosevelt is dc :
sirous that MIR. Dayton take the
craftsmanship.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
MANNED BY DYNAMITE.
Bomb For Kniing Fish ExpIodes Pres
matureIy

Ashbv Roberts, a resident of Balti-
more, and at one time an engineer of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was
badly injured by dynamite Wednesday.
Both eyes were blown out, one hand
blown off, and he was otherwise in
iured Roberts, with party of
friends, had gone fishing below Bruins
wick. They decided to dynamite the
fish and tile accident happened after
he had lighted the fuse of the bomb,
which exploded before he threw it in
the water.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
EARNINGS OF THE B. & 0.
Enormous Margin of Profit on the
Receipts for the Year.
OLD OFFICERS ARE RE-ELEC rec
Figures Show a Condition Of Affairs Highly
Satisfactory TO All the Siock-
holders.

At meeting of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad the seventy seventh an
nual report was read aud approved
and the present board of directors
was reelected. President Loree was
chairman of the meeting
The report itself is one that shows
most fattering financial condition.
The operating department proves to
have made a superb record for itself,
and the earnings are in excess of all
former hiah water marks
The gross earnings OF the entire
system. including the controlled or
affiliated lines, were SOS, IFS. G76. SO.
and the net earnings S25. 43S, 674. 80.
The percentage OF exspenses to earnings
was $3.50.
The wages in all deoartmants of
the service were increased during the
year to accord WITH the conditions
prevailing throughout the country. and
in making these INCREASES not only
were wages adjusted to agree with
similar practice ON other roads. but
adjustments were made looking to the
proper compensation with regard to
the responsibilities of The position oc-
cupied and the ssrvic es performed.
NEW TERMINAL.
The Baltimore and Ohio railr DAD
as made Brunswick terminal for
its passenger trains and the engines
are now changed thare. This maks
the division from Cumberland to
Brunswick, while heretofore the pas
senger pivision has been from Balti-
more to Cumberland
CHARGE OF SCHEDULE.
Contrary TO predictions made along
the line of the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road, the company did not change the
schedule on the 10Th of this month,
although that is the time when the
winter scedule mas gone into effect in
the past 1t is now understood that
they will change on the 22nd, at the
time when the Pennsylvania changes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
PNEUMONIA CAUSED DEATH.
Mrs. Richard Trout succumbs After a
Short Illness Near Bedington.

Mrs. Richard Trout, an esteemed
resident of this oountv, died Wednes-
dayn light about O'Clock at her home
near Bedington. Death was caused
by pneumonia, of which she had been
suffering for only short time, hav-
ing contracted heavy cold recently
which developed into the disease.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21

Miss Belle Stewart. of this city, is
the guest of Miss Katharine Cover at
her home on Fairmont avenue, Win
chester. Miss Stewart will attend the
wedding of Miss Virginia Cover and
Mr.. Harry X. Russell.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
DEATH OF nlcnARp N. moreAN

Richard NJ Morgan, an aged resi-
dent of Sbepherdstown, died Tuesday
afternoon, after an illness OF some
weeks. from the infirmiries of old age.
He was in his eiehty-sixth year. He
is survived by his widow, one SON and
three daughters. He was member of
the Methodist church South.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
GAME ON rHANKsGING.

The manager of the Martinsburg
High school foot ball team, has made
final arrangements for game here ON
Thanksgivings with the High school
team of Hagerstown. The game will
be played on the old fair grounds.
The boys are ready to meet any team
their class.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
MARRIED AT PLAIN NO. a.
Miss BeuIah Colbert the Bride of Mr..
Roy Nefkfrk.

A quite but pretty wedding was that
OF Miss Beulah M. Colbert, of Plane
No. Four, and MIR. Roy Neikirk, of
Monroevid, Md, which occurred at the
parsonage of the Reformed church at
Mt. Pleasant, Nd, on Wednesday.
The ceremony was performed by the
pastor, Rev. Lewis, in the presence of
a few relatives and friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
RECEIVING COAT of PAINT.

The exterior OF the drug store of
Mr.. Shepherd ON North Queen street,
is being improved bv the touch Of
the painters bursh. All of the fix
lures on the inside are being re I.
painted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
movED TO NEW nEsIDENcE.

Mr.. Robert S. Thompson has moved
from South Queen street to his homo
on East John street which was recent.
ly erected by him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
couNTERFElTs IN HAGERsTowN.


Counterfeit silver dollars are appear,
ing in Hagerstown and merchants are
on the lookout for the spurious coin.
The officers have been notified and
are looking about for more OF the
queer hoping TO get a clew, as they
have an idea that somebody has a
supply on hand and is passing the
coins out quietly and few at time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-21
We pal.e Moro Than HaIf,

The United States uses more than
five-eighths Of the diamond output OF
the world. In two years the total ad-
vance on small stones has been 20 per
cent, and on large stones rs per cent
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
BROWN COUNTY,

Brown county is situated in the
northeastern part of the state, and is
SO miles wide and 48 miles long. It
contains more acres than the state of
Rhode Island, and is nearly as large
as the state of Delaware, giving us a
large acreage to choose from satisfy
ing all. The James river runs thro
the central part Of the county, from
north to south, and has many beauti-
full groves of native timber along it's
banks; it also affords splendid drain
age for our level prairie.
The soil is deep black loan, free
from stone, and averages 1s inches to
feet In depth, with subsoil of yell
ow clay.
The farmers are prosperous, OWL
ing from 160 acres up as high as 1910
acres each, living in comfortable
houses, having the latest improved
machinery to till their well stocked
farms.
Its principal towns are Aberdeen,
Groton, Frederick, Hecla, Columbia,
Verdon, Warner and Mansfield.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
MINNESOTA,

Land In Wadena county, in town
ships 136, 137 and 13S, ranges 80, 81
and 35, 1000 acres, at prices from 8;
to $3.50 per acre.
Land in Marshall county, 1900 acres
100 per acre. One-fourth cash
bal to suit purchaser.
s half " Or and n half S W. or q
130-36, 10 acres under plow, good
house, good barn, some timber, four.
teen miles from county seat, Douglas
county, ga per acre.
E half 3-126-42, well improved, all
under cultivation, eight miles from
town, Stevens county, s3l per acre.
Sc or 3-124-44,, adjoins town site Of
Chokio, Stevens county, nearly all
under cultivation, good buildings,
al per acre. .
115 acres near Big Lake, one-half
prairie, bal timber. $1s so per acre. /
$50 acres, without buildings, 1.-TWO
miles from Big Lake, 80 acres meadow,
70 acres broke up, nice timber, Elk
river passes through 1T, s23 per acre.
320 acres north OF Elk river, pasture,
some timber, living water, on main
road, $3.50 per acre.
l2O acres, four miles north Of Elk
river, fenced, timber, sl2 per acre.
200 acres, fine meadow land, German
settlement, six miles from Elk river,
S22 SO per acre. 5
Sc or 2e-13s-2s, Growing county,
$3.50 per acre.
Murray county, 752 acres, well I'M
proved, partly fenced, three and half
miles from market, nine miles from
county seat, s420O0.
Cottonwood county, 32o acres, three
miles from Deft, level land, good
buildings, all under plow, some tame
grass, $50 per aoTe.
300 acres, slightly rolling, Dane rel,
element, 175 acres under plow, fair
buildings, seven miles from Jefers,
1880 per acre.
a lI :
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
Hub Of the DakotaS

Aberdeen is styled the Hub Of the
Dakotas. and deserves the name, as
will be seen by reference to the ac-
companyipg cut, which shows the
various railroad lines starting out
like the spokes Of q wheel.
! There ismore travel to and through
Aberdeen than any other point west
Of Minneapolis.
The city is headquarters for every
machine company OF note in the
country.
Aberdeen is the travelling mans
home and within ten years will have
a population of 25,OoO against $500
at.the present time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
4 PARTIAL LIST

y half 2l-l2S-64, part under cultiva-
tion, four miles from Frederick. s15
per acre.
Sc qr9-12s.a3, part under cultiva-
tion, $3.50 per acre.
Ten quarter sections OF prairie land
IN township 127, range 81, four miles
from town, $15 per acre.
Swqr 3o-l26-61, four miles from
, ,claremont, q little sandy, OIL so per
acre.
Shalt 1l-l27-6O, one-half under cul-
tivation. level land, good soil, s15 per
acre.
N or l9.122-6U, part under cultiva-
tion, II sold soon, sl4.5O per acre.
N half s-l22-6o. nearly all under cul-
tivation, small Improvements, good
land, five miles from Groton, s27.5O
per acre.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01

reason why think the Northwest so much superior
70 the southern states namely: Texas Oklahoma and Mis-
Ebenezer one Of Opie Reads famous works. IN which he
says That the soft atmosphere southwestern state
soothed the Yankee worry Of his walk and made him
to SIT the shade to wait for the other
and as the ohe- doing the thing rude hurry
was not feature OF business transaction It's
nzed by all that to have energy and keen vitality avoid
conditions which deaden the best qualities and
you cannot do this by going south Of the 10th parallel
history repeats ITSELF As the star of the empire moves
westward does it northward hence
we urge you again to look to the north and west.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
IOWA.
Howard County

--"---t - ~ SsA - - - S~sA1
Howard county land, 100 acres, six
miles from county seat, living water,
good house, new barn, apple trees,
S65 per acre.
Half section, four miles from town,
rolling land, we'll watered, 200 acres
under cultivation, some timber, small
house, s3S per acre.
$40 acres, six miles from county
seat, one-half under cultivation, bal
timber and pasture, fair buildings,
S65 per acre.
80 acres, four miles from Leroy,
small buildings, windmill, $50 per acre.
l2O acres, less railroad right OF way,
4 miles from Leroy; good buildings,
windmill. $5S per acie.
Solid section of land, eight miles
from CreSco, we'll improved, fine farm,
.s63 50 per acre.
1870 acres, part timber, good build
.ings, five miles from Cresco, s53 per
acre. II
320 acres, two miles from Cresco,
fine buildings, good trees, pasture,
S76 per acre. #
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
Monona County.

80 acres, good buildings, all under
cultivation, four miles from Onawa,
SO per acre.
200 acres, part river bottom, 100
acres under cultivation, small build
ings, s47 per acre.
200 acres, two miles from Soldier,
we'll improved, $40 per acre.
24o acres, two miles from Soldier,
rolling, small improvements, s35 per
acre.
520 acres, five miles from Ute, roll
ling, fenced, living water, stock farm,
s47 per acre.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
WISCONSIN. |

5000 acres in Sawyer county, Wis
consin, famous summer resort, sur
rounding Lost lake, new railroad, lne
proposition, at q so per acre.
10000 acres In Wood county, from
$40 upwards. Exclusive hard wood
land, Lincoln county, from 81 to slO
per acre.
Oneida county, $4,000 acres, from
% so to ss per acre.
Improved farm seven miles south Of
Garlis, 9 new station, fourteen miles
from Racine, at s9S per acre.
5000 acres near Sparta, Wis, at so
per acre, q splendid stock farm.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
A Season Of Prosperity

The people Of South Dakota have
never enjoyed season Of greater pros
perity than during the year just past
And never before have the people Of
the state been in better financial
condition than now. The increased
deposits, as shown by the statements
Of the banks scattered throughout
thestate, bear undisputed evidence Of
this.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01

The 500 line OF road, (which will be
added to Aberdeen's . system next sum-
mer, shows the biggest gain in tlafnc
OF any railroad in the United States.
From July to November, 1901, the
Soo's business increased 46 per cent
over the corresponding months of the
previous year, and for last week, COM
pared with the corresponding week of
1900, the gain was 921 per cent. The
road will be great addition to Aber-
deem.
Among the good things that will
come to Aberdeen in 1902 will be:
Main street will be paved.
More cement walks will be laid.
Sewer, water and gas mains will be
extended. s.s..
500 Line trains win be running in
and out Of the city.
The new court house will be COM
pleted and occupied.
Scores of new residences will go up
IN all parts of the city.
The largest wholesale warehouse in
the state will be built. .-,
Erection OF new federal buildings
will be under way.
The Northern Normal will be re-
built and opehed for students in the
fall.
Population will increase not less
tnan % per cent and possibly 50 per
cent.
New passenger depots will be erect
ed by the Milwaukee and Northwest
ern roads.
Aberdeen, like all other Dakota
cities, is well supplied with churches,
while church membership is large.
The following will show the various
denominations that own buildings,
their membership and the value Of
their church property:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-01
NORTH DAKOTA.

Sear 20 and $ v or q 1890, Rich
land county, house, barn, gransry.
2ao acres plowed, fine farm, sa7.bO per
acre.
Lands all along eastern portions Of
North Dakota Red river valley from
s20 per acre and upwards, according
to location and improvements.