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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-23
KEEI)Y.

Mrs. Margaret A Keedy, widow Oh
the late John S. Keedy, died at hsI
home on B lyd avenue, IN this CITY,
last Thursday after lingering illness
aged 70 years. She was a native Of
Washington county Md. having bee d
Miss Margaret Nickodemus, and was
married in Hig -rst )wn in 1883. ohe
lived in Martinsburg a number OF
years, and was universally esteemed
by large circle of aequaintances
Mrs. Keedy is survived by three
sons Messrs. c. c. Keedy, Henry
Keedy and Holly Keedy, all OF this
city, and one daughter who resides In
Pennsylvania. Her funeral took place
from the home Of her son Harry, on
Swartz Street, Saturday afternoon at
2 O'Clock. The services w=re cond uct-
ed by the Rev. c. s. Trump. pastor
OF St. Johns Lutheran church, aud
the interment was in Green Hill cem-
etery.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-23
4. G NADENHouscu, Commissioner.
COPY OF DECREE.
state of West Virginia,
vs. In Chance
George W. Buxton, ct al.


This cause came on 10 be heard this 10Th day
of September, \. d. 1904, on the papers and
proceedings had heretofore herein. and 10 APP
bearing to the Court tuai the bill fltu al Au-
gust Rules, 1901, decree nlsi, bin taken for con-
fessed at September Rules, 1901, and cause set
for hearing.
And il further appearing that the bill of
complaint pray that this cause be referred TO
a com missioner in chancery, it is thereupon
ad Judged ordered and decreed that this cause
be referred to Master Commissioner Adrian
O. Nadenbousch, who shall ascertain and re-
port to the Court, as far as lots No. TO- H. and
IA of Block 9, of Strines addition TO Martins
burg, are concerned:
Ist The interest Of George W. Buxton in
said lots named above.
2. The amount of taxes due and for what
years owing to the State of West Virg mia.
g. The amount of taxes due and for what
wears owing to the County of Berkeley.
T. The amount of taxes due and for what
years owing TO the Corporation Of Martins
b re-.
s. And any other matter by him deemed
pertinent to the issue in this cause.
But before proceeding to e ecute this decree
he shall by publication required by section 8,
OF Chapter 100, of the Code of West Virginia,
for four successive weeks in the Martinsburg
Statesman a newspaper ofgeneral circu lation
and published in the County of Berkeley, and
by posting a copy of said notice at the FROM
door OF the Court House in said county, give
notice to the parties TO this suit of the time
and place at which he shall proceed to dis
charge his duties under this decree.
A true copy, Teste:
l.. Dew. 5ERHARDT, Clerk,
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lot in Norbourn cemetery where her
mother and two aunts were buried
some years ago.
The pail bearers were Arlington
Roush, II. H. Emmert, M. A. Snod-
grass, S w. Walker ]. M. Woods
and R. L. Snodgrass. The floral of er-
ing was most beautiful, type OF the
life and character of the deceased.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-23
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Following is a list Of unclaimed let
tiers remaining IN the postoflice Mar
tinsburg w Va. Dec. 70 1904.
Mrs Rese Berrett, l. A Butler,
Miss Myrtle Co'mar, J. W. Clark,
Miss n ora Ciaun, A L. Fellers, l.,
c. Gardner, Mrs Sarah J. Hess, Miss
EVE Homer, G. H, Hedges, John A.
Frye, Mr. and Mrs. Wright Morgan,
Martinsburg Iudepen dent, Henry G,
Ogden Charley II. Orr, Walter d.
Smith, Emmert Stewart.
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DUAIFORD.

Great surprise AMI regret WAS ex
perienced in this community yester-
day morning, when it was learned
that Mr.. John Dumford, very popu'
lar and widely known citizen, had
died suddenly at his home, on West
John street of heart disease about 80
a, IN. aged 81 years. Mr.. Dumford
was in his usual health and good
spirits on Sunday and attended church
He sat talking with members OF bis
family, until late hour, when he re-
tired without premonition OF I'M
pending evil. His sou James, was
aroused by his fathers groans, and
went to him. He wanted to summon
doctor, but Mr.. Dumford objected
saving he would SOON bs all right.
lanes then raised him in his arms to
place him in more comfortable posi-
ition, when h. looked to his son and
daughter Mary, with smile, and
passed away in his arms, JOHNNY
Dumford as he was Familiarity called,
was born in County Kerry, Ireland,
but came to this city at an early age.
He was in the employ OF the R. & O.
railroad company, until he became
disabled some years ago, by the loss
of part of his left foot.
His funeral will take place, on
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from
St. Joseph Catholic church, when
Requiem High Mass will be celebrat
ed by the Rev, Father Douohoe, ] he
interment will be inst. Joseph's Gem
etery. He is survived by four sons,
Maurice. who resides in Chambers
burg, John and Daniel OF Pittsburg
and James, of this city, also two
daughters, Mary, at home aud Annie
of Washington.
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ASK YOUR DEALER FOR AL
LENS FOOT.

powder for the feet. 1t cures Swol-
len, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching Sweating
Feet, Corns and Bunions, At all Drug
gists and shoe stores, 25e Ask to-day
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For SALE

One hundred high grade stocl
steers and calves, one mile north O
Vanclevesville.
Robert l.. Van Metre
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OFFICIAL VOTE

The complete official retu rs of the
late election for the national and state
tickets have been made up and are as
follows:
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-23
HANCOCK
Charles NJ. Haycoch promime'

Charles NJ. Haycoch promimeh
farmer Of Friedrich County Va. died
at his home rear Clearbrook, last
Wednesday night from blood poison
ing, caused by bruising his leg IN
falling fem wagon several months
ago, He was aged 81 years, and is
survived BY his wife and five daugh-
tiers.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-23
I4th day Of January. Doc,

at my office, u the County %. B.r elrv. I viii
commence the discharge of my duties under
the decree OF re ereuce ia the aHUt t-eutitled.
cause a copy of which decree is pHh iShei with
this notice: AT wu,u time and place. You and
each of You, can attend and protect and de-
fend any interest y may have 10 the lands,
or any OF them, in question la this uIt
Given under my hand thi, 2Jih day of De
cember, 1904.
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Deaths.
ROWLAND.

Mrs. Rowland died at the home OF
her son, Mrs. R. w Ro wland, on the
r. N. Stewart farm near Darkesviile
last week at an advanced age.
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Pub|iG SAILS
OF Valuable
REAL ESTATE

By virtue of the authority conferred upen him by
the ther. Of, The undersigned will sell at pub
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Terms of Sale
COMMISSIONERS Notice.
The state Of We.t NirginIa.

The state of West Virginia,
VS.. la tuancery.
George w. Buxton, John ".
Brat, IA Elgie G.. sprinkle.
The plaintiff and each and all of the above
na med defendants, and all unknown owners
and claimants Ofany part or parcel IF the lands
mentioned in platnutts h'r i'm the anovc-
entitled cause, will take notice tiat pa lac
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-23
THE MOMAN'S PAPER.

The sun is the best type of newspaper, morally
and intellectually In addition to the news of the
day, publishes the best features that can be pre-
writings from men and women OF note and prom
nence' Ii is an educator of the highest character
constantly stimulating TO noble ideals IN individua
and national life.
The Sun is published on Sunday as well as ever,
other day OF the week.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-09
VALUABLE INFORMATION.
lseatIen q chleass 0spets end ~
Various Reads which Leave
Each STATEN.

elAaOo0N SIAIIoN-DsastDn Z IN ~
Atchissa, Topeka aod Santa 70
Chicago and Dastss1 Illineia.
Chicago and Grand Tsuak.
Chicago and 1riA
Aonon 3euta.
Wabash.
,nAND caNIaAi-ussssss T. Z mn Az
Chicago and Northsrn Psel1A
Chicago and 0ssst Western.
0altin0oIo and Ohlo.
OlloM 0opoy-esssl Z Alass 06ssA
Chicago, Milwaukee and Dc. Pa
Chicago, Burlington and 0uisey.
Hsnnsylvania Lines.
chicago sad Alton.
Pa Handle.
asnRM syXIleW-I1A M ~.
O., O., @. aul o. Lsuis (BiG Z 1sseaA
Chicago and West Michigan.
Michigan Central
XlDols Central.
Wisconsin Central
oock ISLAND oopOg-vss Dssss q. paans ~
Lake ehers aal AlcAiss. 0eutAsPA.
Chicago, 1ech Islaad and Yad1s.
n. Z. 9. 4 D. Z. (Nicksl Plate).
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-09

Fsrtune's Bottled beer.

Psrtune's Bottled Bser.
The Fortune Brewing Company has
added to it, large plant . magnificent
bottling establishment The new works
sdjoin the brewery on Van Buren,
street. west Of Desplaines, and are at.
ted up with the latest and most I'm.
proved machinery. eircapacity 10 very
great, and the quality Of the goods turn
ed out OF the :ery best One Of the
features Of the plant 10 the arrange
ment for cooling the beer. Not only
has the latest cooling machinery been
introduced, bat the building In which
the bottling 10 done 10 adjoined By IN.
other building In which fressing sp.
paratus 10 placed. This keeps the tenn.
perature Of the very walls at Pressing
point al the time. The Fortune Brew.
cry produces Q beer which 10 famous
The world over. Now that IT. bottlinS
works ars completed. no residence
should b without It. TslsVAsas "Aso'
ne ~"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24
Ladders a Mile Lon0

Theodore Waters, describing in Ev.
erybody's Magazine the deepest copper
mine in the world, writes:
Under the law it is necessary to
maintain ladders in all mines, however
deep, so that in case of accident to the
hosting machinery the miners may be
able to climb up.
'"These ladders, in a mine a mile
deep, were distinctly awesome. The
shaft was covered. but the trapdoor
was removed so that could peer down
the hole. The first few rungs quickly
succeeded one another into darkness.
but a moving light far below showed
that they continued on down below
the limit of vision. The light came
from a lamp in the hat Of q workman
probably making repairs, but whether
it was 100 or 1000 feet down was i'm
possible to determine. 1t was not ex-
actly a reassuring sight. The idea that
the man was climbing a ladder mile
high, and the possibility of his encoun-
tering loose rungs in the darkness. in
vited my perturbed comment
"'Oh, that Is nothing, remarked n
workman. 1T is not one ladder. but
succession of ladders, and there are
plenty oflevels to rest upon. Why,
the roller boys in the incline shifts
often slide down the cables to save
time"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24
AMARAKTHS INVESTMENT.

GO ROUBLE began for Amaranth
Brooke when she decided to buy
- back the ramshackle old family
homestead with the few hundred dol
lars that had been left to her by
distant relative. But there were her
a home for, and when Amaranth made
up her mind she cared very little
whether people approved of her plans
or not
She did care, however, what Sylves-
ter Smalley would think of the matter.
for since she was engaged to him it
would be only right to tell him what
she meant to do.
Amaranth had been looking over her
prospective purchase and was on her
way home, when he overlook her and
at once preached the subject.
mo use to throw your money away
on that old rubbishly place." he told
her. "You can't raise crop there, an
l wouldn't take 1t as a gift. An your
money, with what I've got, would
build up a nice, snug house on that
forty acres father gave me, an help
to stock the farm beside. Then we
could be married and go right to house
keeping. VIII you, Amaranth?"
They were lettering slowly home
ward and had paused at the old stile,
where a scarlet-towered trumpet-vine
showered its gorgeous trophies at their
feet.
"Say yes" urged Sylvester.
Amaranth felt her determination
weakening.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24
WORKMAN WHO CHEATS.
Dribb1e He Represents in a Business Is
Worse Than a Wide Leak.

worse Than a Wide Leak.
An employer of thousands of men
was asked what thing in all his large
operations gave him the most concern.
1.-The man who does a little less than
is expected of him." was the reply.
He is the dangerous factor in all bust
ness. The absolute failure we readi-
ly discover and discharge, but the
'almosts' escape detection for months
and often for years, and they make
our losses as we'll as our fears" and
THE drip in business is worse than
the leak"
1t is a condition that is as old as
human experience. Eighteen and a
half centuries ago Seneca put it in
these words: 'Some portion of our
time is taken from us by force; an
other portion is stolen from us: and
another slips away. But the most dis
graceful loss is that which arises from
our own negligence: and if thou wilt
seriously observe, thou shalt perceive
that a great part of life fits from
those who do evil, a greater from
those who do nothing, and the whole
from those who do not accomplish the
business which they think they are do
ing"
Thousands of men fancy they are
fulfilling their duty to their employ
ers and to tneir tasks by keeping hours
and performing just enough to hold on
to their positions. They have an idea
that to do more would be to give larger
service than their compensation re-
quired. They object to what they be-
leve would be extra values. The old
man sha'n't get more than he is paying
for" is the vernacular.
Possibly it never strikes these trim
mers that in cheating their work they
are doing double damage; they are In
juring their employers much, but they
are robbing themselves more; they are
in fact losing everything In life that
Is worth while. They fare worse than
IL they did nothing at all, for tins
with all its precious values slips en-
tirely from them and leaves no sub
stance, or satisfaction
Half doing soon brings undoing. II
il the nine-tenths doing or the ninety
nine one-hundredths doing that bleeds
bsuiness and saps haracter.-Satur-
day Evening Post.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24

"But-but there's brother Reuben's
wife and the childrenT she faltered.
''They are quite destitute, and have no
one to look to but me-"
Sylvester frowned.
LET Reub's wife look out for her
SELF" he returned gruffiy. II dare say
there's orphan asylums in the city
where the young uns would be took
care OFFS
Amaranth's eyes flashed scornfully
at him as she drew herself up with
offended dignity.
Brother Reuben's children shall
never go to the asylum while l live."
she declared Indignantly.
After a few more words their troth
was broken. Sylvester stalked moodlly
on his way, while Amaranth, with
pang of sore disappointment at her
heart, turned toward the gray stone
farmhouse, where she earned a small
stipend over her board by doing the
homework for a family Of six.
The broken engagement offered
fresh food for gossip among the
Brooke and Stubbletield kith and kin,
but Amaranth was not to be turned
from her course by their outspoken
censures and criticisms.
The old homestead was bought and
paid for. To be sure the soil was
rocky and sterile, and the dwelling I'm
need of repairs.
The orchard trees-what were left
of them-were gnarled and bent, and
the fences and outbuildings in a sad
state Of dilapidation.
1t was really scarcely worth the
small sum asked for Ii, but Amaranth
had determined to buy it, and buy it
she did.
An ancient COW and a half-decrepit
pony were included in the sale.
And after the house had been treat
ed to few repairs and a thorough
cleaning, brother Reuben's family
were released from their uncongenial
quarters In the city and comfortably
installed therein.
Mrs. Reuben-a meek little woman.
with no more ideas of supporting her
self than canary bird might have
was yet good housekeeper, and
willingly undertook the management
of domestic affairs. while Amaranth
gave her attention to the raising of
poultry and garden vegetables. And
the children grew as round as butter
balls, romping under the gnarly old
apple trees or playing hide-and-seek
among the tall sunfowers and holly
hooks that nodded in the dooryard.
Later on, Amaranth earned a few
dollars each week by the sale of her
produce at the little village of Piney-
vile Center, which was scarcely a
stones throw from her back pasture
bars. But with all her industry and
economy she found it hard matter
to provide for herself and the help
less ones depending ON her, and there
were times when sbe really feared
the wolf was already at her door.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24

Sylvester Smedley took particular
pleasure in driving past the house,
with Nancy Maria Stubblefield. to
whom he had transferred his atten.
lions, seated beside him in his spring
buggy.
But no one offered a helping hand,
and Amaranth was beginning to feel
a tremor of despair when something
happened which no one-certainly not
Amaranth-had ever dreamed would
com to pass.
1t was nothing more nor less than
the building of a branch railway from
the ozark lead and zinc" mines to
point on the Mississippi River some
twelve miles beyond Pineyville Centre.
The nearest route, according to sur
vey, lay directly across one side OF
Amaranth's estate, and she readily ac-
cepted the offer Of 5000 from the min
ing company for this small portion OF
her WORKOUT" farm land.
But the tide Of prosperity did not
stop here.
Roger Allen, the young surveyor,
who had laid out the new railroad,
suggested Pineyville Centre as the
most convenient point for the smelling
works to be erected by the mining
company.
And so the sleepy little village
walked up one fine morning to find it
self in the midst of most unexpected
boom"
Amaranth, though offered a high
price, refused to part with her prop
the young surveyor, however, she was
induced to lay out portion of her
farm, fronting the railroad, in town
lots. which were eagerly purchased
at satisfactory valuation, and the
Brooke addition" soon ranked as the
most desirable residence portion OF
Pineyville Centre.
And Amaranth found herself, If not
wealthy, at least comfortably situated.
A stout hired farm hand attended to
the farm work now. The worn-out
meadows and cornfields were redeem
ed from their impoverished condition.
The Anticipated COW was supplanted
by small herd of Jerseys. The dc
crepit horse was 'pensioned OFF, on
the latest of pastures, while a span
of matched bays" drew the new car
ryall when Amaranth or Mrs. Reuben
and her children took an airing.
The discounted relatives, who had
all but boycotted Amaranth in the
dark days, now discovered that blood
was thicker than water" and FASTENED
to make friendly overtures.
And Sylvester Smalley, who had not
yet succeeded in building on the pater-
nal forty acres, abruptly ceased his at
tentions to Nancy Maria, and cast
longing eyes toward the thrifty corn
fields and well filed barns of the old
homestead.
Long since had he repented Of his
short-sightedness. and after some skill
full maneuvering he one day succeeded
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24

in meeting AmaraAth face to fado ~
the old stile. &
Shed rose in her bonnet, and oh! ~
looked sweet W
AS the little pink flower tnat grows 81
the wheat,
And Sylvester felt that ne must win
her at all hazards.
He advanced smiling and with OUT
stretched hands.
did you really think l meant to
give you up, Amaranth?" he asked, re-
proachfully.
But she drew coldly back
Give me up? Certainly! You gave
me up long ago. she returned.
But l didn't mean it'll own I
was fool. Amaranth," he stammered.
desperately, but l allus intended to
come back an marry you. An faint
too late yet. Only name the day, an
I'm yours"
But Amaranth smiled as she
glanced beyond him to a tall figure
which was rapidly approaching them.
Every much obliged, Pm sure" she
replied, demurely. but l have prom
Used to be Roger Alden's wife, and the
day is already named. Here comes
Roger now. Will you stay and be in
trOducedY'
But with a disappointed scowl, Syl-
vester skunk away.-Chicago Journal
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24
GOLDENROD.

When the wayside tangles blaze
In the low September sun,
I When the flowers of summer days
Droop and wither one by one,
Reaching up through bush and brier,
Sumptuous brow and heart of fire,
Flaunting high its wind-rocked plume,
Brave with wealth of native bloom
Goldenrod!
In the pastures rude embrace,
All o'errun with tangled vines,
Where the thistle claims It's place,
And the struggling hedge confines,
Bearing still the sweet impress
OF unfettered loneliness,
In the field and by the wall,
Binding, clasping, browning all
Goldenrod.
Nature lies disheveled, pale,
With her feverlsh lips apart
Day by day the pulses fail,
Nearer to her bounding heart;
Yet that slackened grasp doth hold
Store of pure and genuine gold
Quick thou contest, strong and free,
Type of all the wealth to be-
Goldenrod
Kansas City journal.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24
BY Wire and Air

An accidental experiment in the We
locity of sound Is recounted by a cor
respondent He went to his telephone,
and just as he put the receiver to his
ear he heard the click of another tele-
phone. Another receiver had been re-
moved and the line was open.
Then he heard through the tele-
phone the shrek of locomotive
whistle, and a few seconds later the
sound came through the open window
In the usual way. Looking up, he saw
q locomotive half a mile away, pass
Ing the house of a friend
The mystery was solved. The tele-
phone that was open was that at the
distant house, and the sound of the
whistle had come through it's trans
formation into an electric current
quicker than it had Travelled through
the air.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24
PLAIN EVERYDAY Fellow

II am really and sincerely proud of
the common people," said Mr.. Pom
pous. Il am fond of the plain, every
day fellow who can never hope to be
great. Call it Quixotism, If you wish
-"
"Oh, wouldn't say that" interrupt
ed Peppery. I'D call it egotlsm. -
Philadelphia Press
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24

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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24

A widower can start new story ON
himself every day In the week, II he
wants to.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-24

CO ROUBLE began for Amaranth
Brooke when she decided to buy
- hack tha ramshackla old family
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-03
AN EXPLANATION.

An explanation is necessary to show
why Acting Governor Haggott, de-
MED the requlsition papers from
Lansing. Michigan. for C. w. Clark.
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses, or with selling mort
gagged property. as the Denver Post
had IT,
The property sold, was entirely clear
of all incumbrence and affidavits to
this eject were presented to the Gov
ernor also that the reward OF 5000
was offered by the deputy sheriff
himself and that the state of Mlchi-
gan knew nothing about 1t.
The sheriff himself spoke very
highly of Mr.. Clark and under these
circumstances the Governor could not
consistently accept the requisltion pa
pers. when every thing which was pre-
sented showed that parties In Lans-
ing were trying TO use criminal court
to collect civil debts.