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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
WILL GIVE RECITAL.
Dr. and Mrs. Biscson to be Heard In
Chriss Reformed Church.

Dr. and MRS. Biscson TO be Heard I'm
Christ Reformed Church.
DR.. J. W. Bischoff. the noted blind
organist of the First Congregational
church in Washington, assisted by
Mrs. BiscLoff, will give an organ
recital at Christ Reformed church in
Martinsburg on the evening of Friday,
June 10, beginning at s O'Clock. DR..
Bischoff is "a famous musician and
has reputation as one of the best
organists in the east. Mrs. ..Bischoff
is the possessor of superblv cultiva-
ted soprano, and is favorite in mus
ical circles at the capital city. They
were heard here about tive years ago,
when they gave recital at s..
Joseph's Catholic church. Admission
will be 25 cents.
While in Martinsburg DIR. and Mrs.
Bischoff will be the guests of Mr..
Clarence Martin and his sister. Miss
Moliie Martin, at their home, corner
Water and John.
The splendid new organ will be
dedicated on the following Sunday.
June 10. when Rev. DIR. Musser, of
PHILADELPHIA, editor Of the, Reformed
church Messenger, will deliver the
sermon st the dcdicatory service,
which will begin at II o'clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
WILL CLOSE EARLY

beginning Wednesday evening the mer-
chants of this city will inaugurate the
early closing hour for the summer
months. The dry goods, shoes. cloth
ing and hardware stores and tailoring
establishments will close at 6 o'clock.
and the Rrocers at s. This schedule
will remain in effect until September
Is. All the stores will remain open,
as usual, on SATURDAY. nights and pay
days, which fall on the 7th and 22d of
each month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
oAUeHr "A oARnIER PIGEON.

Mr.. ]. j. Monegan Wednesday cap
tured carrier pigeon which had be-
come exhausted and fallen in the
street in front Of the Lutheran church.
The bird was of pretty gray and
bronze-blue color, very tame and APP
parently uninjured. On its left leg
was fastened a ..metal band bearing
the inscription of &c 3197,n and on
the right was plain brass band. Mr..
Monegan took the pigeon home and
will free it if the owner cannot be
found.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.

Did you ever stop TO think that most
OF the substantial fortunes are made by
investing in real estate in growing town?
The concentration in the cities forces up
the value Of property. This process is
going on steadily in Parkersburg., The
next FIVE years will show an advance Of
from so 10 hooper cent in desirable prop
erty in this city
We are offering lot 5oxIoo feet on
Juliana street for $4,000. In two years
this lot will bring 100000.
One lot 5oxI45 feet on Gould Avenue
can be bought for 10000. Next year
this lot will be cheap at 100000.
$I5ooo 90 today viii bug a lot on 10Th
street c'ose to the $4,000 Mckinley
School building now being erected. This,
lot will 60 to $15oo 90 in two years.
100000 will buy 80 foot lot on
Garfield Avenue, Next year this lot will
sell at $4,000.
Past results have more than proved the
figures we give above. Presidential year
always good time to make investments
in city property.
WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE co.,
222 Fourth Street,
Parkersburg, w Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
INJURIES PROVED FATAL
Mr. George {. Litten, Of Cherry
Run, Died at Hospital.
WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN CARS
Met With Accident Which Proved Fatal al
Intersection Tuesday Evening George
Martin Injured all Hancock.

i"~tN" N1N'~N ~ ''~@.'N~~fN'
Mr.. George Litten, young Cum
berland Valley railroad brakeman, died
Tuesday evening about O'Clock at
the Kings Daughters hospital. where
he was taken after being injured at
the connecting wards of the Baltimore
& Ohio and the Cumberland Valley
railroads, near this citv. He was
taken to the hospital for treatment
but his injuries were of such serious
nature, that he died before taken
off the stretcher. He was aged about
| 20 wears.
The young man had been in the
employ of the Cumberland Valley for
some time and this was his first
accident, His home is at Cherry
Run, W. Va. He is survived hv a
widow. whom he married several
weeks ago, and bv father and
brother. both Of whom reside at Cherry
Run.
Mr.. Littsn was working in the
yards at Intersection when he met
with the accident that resulted in his
death. One of the cars began drifting
ard Mr.. Littsn boarded it to prevent it
from going onto the tracks of the 9TH
err road, when it sidewiped another
car at the Y, which was being shift
ed by the yard engine. He had not
noticed the other car when irving to
step the runaway car, and the acct
dent was the result. He was badly
mashed between the cars. His cloth
ing caught on the step of the car and
he was dragged for distance OF 40
feet. The car was stopped by other
en- ployes and the injured man freed.
He was brought to this city and
taken to the hospital but he had lost
such large quantity of blood that he
died in few minutes. Medical aid
was summoned bat nothing could be
done for his relief. He was conscious
to the end, and complained only of
pain in his back.
He was taken to Wilen's undertake
| ing establishments, where he was pre-
pared for burial. His remains were
gent to his home in Cherry Run, We'd
nesday morning on train No. 30.
INJURED AT HANCOCK.
Mr.. George W. Martin, a we'll
known Baltimore & Ohio brakeman Ct
this city, met with serious accident
at Hancock yesterday evening bv
hay ing his right foot badly mashed
He was brought here and taken to the
Kings Daughters hospital His foot
was in such condition that portion
of it had to be ampuSated. The am
putation was performed by Drs. Myers
Henshaw and Baker.
Mr.. Martin was coupling cars at
Hancock, when he met with the ac-
cident. The coupling would not work
and he used his foot to open it. when
the cars came together. catching the
foot The amputation was very sue
cessful, and he is now resting as well
as can be expected He will remain
at the hospital for few DAYS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
ADMINISTRATIONS AprolnrnD.

Mrs. CathariDs e. Woisslagle has
been appointed administratriy for the
estate of F. M. woleslagle, deceased,
and the following appointed appraisers
J. +. Roberts, w. O. Nicklas, ]. d.
Donovan and B. B. Sanders
Mr.. G. E. Wayble has been appoint
ed administrator for the estate Of
Rebecca Luca, deceased. and has
given bond.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
WANTED.

Young man. % years of age. to col
lect and sell in Berkeley county; must
give bond and furnish team. Splen-
did opportunity for the right man.
Address or call at Sol w. King street,
Martinsburg. 7.27-St.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
INVITATIONS OUT.

Mr.. and MRS. Edward Hollis. of
Virginia avenue, has issued invita-
tions to the marriage of their dauQh-
ter, Miss Bessie W. Hollis to Mr..
AdelbertI |. Aandigo. The marriage
will occur at the brides home on
Wednesday evening June s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

Having qualified as administrator Of
George w. Butts, deceased, the I'M
dersigned notifies all parties in
debted to the deceased to come for
ward and make settlement and those
holding claims against the estate will
please present them properly anthem
ticated to the undersigned.
James Snyder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
WATER USED IN MAY.

Superintendent of Water Works
Shaffer reports total of 81, 27Sg200 gal
Ions of water pumped at the new. sta
ton during the month of May, an
average of nearly 1,o0o,0 900 gallons per
pay. This is few million gallons more
than for April, showing that the in
crease in the consumption grows with
the progress OF summer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
EXCURSION RATE TO wIncHKsrER

The Cumberland Valley railroad
will sell excursion tickets to Winches-
ter on Monday, June 6 at 70 cents
round.trip, good to return on same
day, on account of Confederate deco
ration day. 5-2-3t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
TO MEET AT moReASro WIN.

The thirty. fourth annual meeting
of the West Virginia. Educational as
ISOLATION will be held in Morgantown
on June 21-23, to which The Evening
World acknowledges an invitation.
The meeting will bring together many
educators and prominentfpeople from
all over the state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
WILL PREACH AT BUNKER HILL.

Rt. Rev. George W. Peterkin, bish-
op of the Episcopal church for the
diocese of West Virginia, who is pre-
siding over the meeting Of the dioces.
an council in this CITY. will conduct
services and deliver sermon at the
church at Bunker Hill on Sunday,
June 8. at B 80 O'Clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
WANTED.

Highest cash prices paid for spring
chickens. See US before making sale.
City Restaurant, 100 e. Martin street.
G. Il. Tabler, Mgr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
WANTED.

All kinds of fowls at the Ladies
and Gents Lunch Parlor, 11S E. Mar
tin ST. L. A, J. PAYNE. Mgr. e-4-2t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
MISS YosT WEEDS.

Miss Hilda Test, daughter of Mrs.
Bette Yost, of philadelphia, who
formerly resided on West John street,
this city, was married in Whining
ton to Mr.. r. M. Strown. of Phila.
delphia. The marriage came as a
surprise to their families as their
intentions were not known. They
will live in PHILADELPHIA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
DEATH OF MRS. W. M. HOLLIS.
DIED SUDDENLY IN WASHINGTON
TUESDAY MOANING.
Remains Brought 60 Thfs city for
Barial-Death OF Mr. Benjamin
Lane Tuesday Evening.

4 w r~~"VNy &N%&thA-
| Mrs. Midia Hollis, wife of MIR. "
M. Hollis, who formerly resided in
this city, died at her home in Wash
inRton Tuesday morning. Death
was due to an attack OF acute indiTes-
ton and heart trouble. and was very
sudden. She was only i'll few hears
before. death. and her demise came
with great shock to her friends and
relatives. Mrs Hollis had been com,
planning for some time, but ,At yno
time was it of serious nature. Her
death was learned in this citv with
the dsepest regret. She was aged
about So wears.
She is survived bv a husband and
two children, one daughter, Nellie
al SOD, Eugene. both OF Washington.
The remains were brought to this
city, Wednesday over the Baltimore &
Ohio aud taken to the home Of Mr..
john Hollis on North Raleigh street.
The funeral occurred Wednesday after.
noon at o'clock from the home Of
Mr.. Hollis. The services were con-
ductad by Rev. A. ]. Gill, pastor of
the First Methodist church. Inter.
ment in Green Hill cemetery.
BENJAMIN LANE DEAD.
Mr.. Benjamin Lane, Familiarity
known rseidapt - @h;. 49,. a.us
his home on West.Martin st. Tuesday
night after lingering illness. Death
was occasioned by complication OF
diseases, and occurred after d sick
ness of several weeks.
He is survived by mother, three
brothers and three sisters. The fu-
neral occurred at the home on Fiji
day afternoon at o'clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
MANY JUNE WEDDINGS.
MIR. E. .. GETTLE AND MRS. Lucy r,
.DowELL mARRIED WEDNESDAY.
Ceremony Performed at Christian
:s-charch In Preseacs of Many
other Marriages

The Christian church on South VIM
chester avenue was the scene of an in-
teresting Wednesday event evening at {
O'Clock when Mrs. Lucy P. Dowell,
daughter Of MI. and Mrs. |. L. Wood
son. of Charlottesville, VA, and MIR.
Ellsworth S. Gettle, both residents of
this city were married. Tie cere-
mony was performed bv the pastor,
Rev. P. p. Hasslevander, in the pres.
ence Of large number of friends.
The maid of honor was Miss Jennie
Woodston. sister of che bride, and the
best man, Mr.. Lewis Woodston.
brother of the bride. The bridal par
ty entered the church to the strains of
a wedding march played by Mrs. 0. g..
Dudrow. of this city. The bride who
entered on the arm of her brother-in-
law, Mr.. ID. @. Carver, was proceed
ed by two flower boys, Masters James
Pike and Ralph Dudrow. The groom
entered with his best man. They met
at the altar where tho ceremony &C.
Cured.
The bride has resided in this city
for some time while the groom is a
well-known painter of this city. Thew
left on bridal tour to the eastern
cities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
KERFoTr-LIGHT.


The residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
George S. Light on North Moler ave-
nue.. was ths scene of pretty wedding
Wednesday: might, when their daughter,
Miss Bette E. Light, was married to
Mr.. Robert L.. Kerfott, also Of this
CITY. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. ]. D. Donovan. pastor of the
United Brethren church, in the pre-
sence of large number of friends and
relatives Of the contracting parties
They had no attendants.
After the ceremony a wedding sup
per was served. which was attended
by large number of guests. They
received number of presents. Mr..
and Mrs. Ksrfott will reside in this
citv, whore the groom is employed.
WOOD-CULLER.
Miss Pauline Cller daughter OF
Rev. M. L. Cutler. of Everett, Pa,
formerly pastor OF st. Johns Lutheran
church, this city, and Maj. w. s.
Wood, of.the United States army, sta
toned at New York, were married at
the home of the bride Wednesday
morning. The ceremony was perform
by ed the brides father. Thew went
to Washington on their bridal tour.
NICODEMUS-HAR
Miss Annie A. Hardy, daughter OF
Mr.. Frank NJ HARDY. Of this city,
and Mr.. Benjamin A. Nicodemus, Of
Berkeley county. were quietly married
at the United Brethren church par
sonass At Inwood Wednesday morning
by the pastor, Rev. A. j. Sechrist.
The wedding was quiet one. Mr..
and Mrs. Nicodemus will reside in
the county.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
Relations With Vatican Prac-
ticaIIy Suspended.

Paris, May % The absence OF
Mgr. Lorenzelli, the Papal Nuncio,
from the callers at the Foreign Offi ee
on this, the regular diplomatic day,
was construed by his colleague as
being further evidence OF the inter
ruption of diplomatic relations be-
tween the Holy See and France. As
dean of the diplomatic corps, Mgr
Lorenzelli has invariably headed the
visitors.
Foreign Minister Delacasse inform
ed the Ambassadors that M. Nisard's
recall from his post as Ambassador
to the Vatican was absolute and IN
qualified.
Although the French Governments
intentions have not been exactly de
fined, the members Of the Diplomatic
Corps are satisfied that relation with
the Papal Nuncio here will be sus
pended, not by giving him his pass
ports, but by advising the nuncie
that it IL not considered necessary Il
carry on further relations with tn
Holy See, while M. Nisard is absen'
from Rome.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
Banker Shot Himself;
Bank Short $4,000

Macon, Co., May 2S-Robert n.
Plant, president ofthe First National
bank, recently placed in the hands Of
a receiver, committed suicide today at
his home. He has been Ill for two
months.
Mr.. Plant asked his nurse to assist
him to the bath room. Fifteen min
utes later she heard a pistol shot.
flushing to the rear porch, the nurse
found the capitalist dead with a
pistol in his hand. The bullet had
passed through the right temple and
out of the left, flattening Itself on the
wall. Plant leaves a widow and nine
children.
The Plant banking institutions are
the oldest In Macon. The receiver OF
the bank has reported a shortage OF
more than $S44, 600. Plant, in add.
ton to being identified with various
ma nuiacturlng enterprises was
known throughout the trotting
world.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
Where a Senator and Iudg|
Came From.
From the Norfolk virginian- Pilot


Judge Pritchard was born over in
East Tennessee, beyond what is
known in the locality as the Red
Banks OF Chuckee, Chuckee being q
river.
He was raised with one gailus and
upon such forage as he could find.
He became a "devil" 10 a printing CT
flee and came along up from the
cease" to be editor Of several little
papers OF 800 OF 600 circuiations,
and knocked about among the little
villages OF Western North Carolina
Of about the same population, and
finally read law and was admitted to
the bar in 1887.
Relocated at Marshall, in Madison
county. Marshall has one street,
and will never have any more, be-
cause it can't. There isn't room Tor
it. Ii has a bluff several hundred
feet on one side and the French
Broad river on the other. Here
Judge Pritchard located to practice
law. and practiced. There are usual
| " about a dozen murder cases al
every term OF court.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
Graves of the GarfieIds.

Cooperstown Letter 20 the Utica Observer.
In an abandoned graveyard in the
heart of Worcester village, in this
country, are the graves of Ihegrsnd-
parents and the greatgrandparents
OF the late President Garfield. Wor-
cester was the old Garfield home.
Abram Garfield, the father of the
President, left she place for Ohio at
II years Of age. Three generations
OF the family lived there. solomon
Garfield, the greatgrsndfsther, set
tied In Worcester in 1866. Thomas
GARFIELD, the grandfather, VAS born
in Worcester In 171II5 and lived his
whole lie there.
After a bitter fight a bank secur-
ed the right from the town to build a
new banking house on the old GENE.
terry property. The excavation has
been made and the foundations srein
course of construction. The burying
ground covered a quarter OF an acre,
and it was not known just where the
graves of the msrtyred Presidents
ancestors were located. When the
Garfield family was appealed to they
decided to leave the matter to the
citizens.
James Nelson, "a resident Of Wor'
cester, has in his possession Il letter
from President Garfield, writer
shortly before his assassination
wherein he expresses a hope 20 b.
able soon to visit Worcester,ani vt
tend to the last resting places OF hi
ancestors. One o'the places which i,
was intending to visit on the trip
was about to take was Worcester
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
RUSSIA WANTING PEACE.
Paris Hears That the Car
Would Listen 10 Mediation.

Paris,::May Pa eopyrightcsble
dispatch to the New York American
says: Russia is ready Tor peace II 1t
can be brought about in such q way
as will not cause 1t too much loss OF
prestige. This lie the news which
reaches here from st. Petersburg, and
while It cannot be officially verified, 1t
Is believed in diplomatic circles.
Il Is thought that Russia realizes
that II 1t is to win ultimately, and no
doubt is felt on this point by the
government at IS. Petersburg, twill
be at an enormous cost In treasure
and men, from which Russia can't ut
hope to get any adequate return. 1t
Is realized, too, that Russia's prestige
in Asia already has suffered, andeven
though In the end victorious, 1t lie
bound to suffer more.
Under the circumstances, therefore
1t Is not regarded as strange that the
cars government would willingly lis.
ten TO any suggestion properly made
which would enable Russia to saveit.
self.
just how this can be done Is puz
cling diplomatists. There is no in
dicstion that the Japanese are ready
to stop and 1t ia regarded rs certain
that they would not at this time con
sent to a cessation OF hostilities Oh
any basis other than the withdrawn
OF Russia from Manchuria, including
the Liao-Tung peninsula. Az thi'
would be an acknowledgment OF defea,
on she part OF the car, it is not be
lieved he would be willing to go sol la
as the surrender of Port Arthur AM
Dalny.
IL Is said that the matter OF me
diasion ia being considered in NOR
than one OF chsncellories, and that !
is being done with the knowledg
and taclt consent OF Russia. 1t l
said the United States may be aske'
to act as mediator. While tn
sympathies OF the American peopl
have been with Japan, tits recognizes
that 1t alone OF the great powers ha
no Interior interests OF serve In tn
Far East and All offer OF good office
from Washington would not, it is be
lieved, be viewed with suspicion b.
either party.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
Ten Killed on Ohio River.

Louisville, Ky, May 2S.-Ten per-
sons were killed, two fatally injured
and FIVE hurt by an explosion oiboil-
ers, which demolished the towboat
Fred Wilson off River View Park
to-day.
The Wilson was literally blown to
pieces and her hull sank In eighteen
feet Of water. Two heavy pieces oil
her boiler were found almost SOC
yards from the bank, and her flag
floats from the top OF q tree neal
Riverside Park, where 1t was blown
with a piece Of wreckage. Thirteen
members Of the crew were saved. AL
OF them, with the exception OF two
were more orless injured.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
GOOD SPIRITS.

Good spirits don't all come from
Kentucky. Their main source is the
Iiver-and all the fine spirits ever
made in the Blue Grass State could
not remedy q bad liver or the hum
dred.and.one i'll effects it produces.
You can't heve good spirits and Q
bad liver at the same tim. Your
liver must be in fine condition II you
would feel buoyant, happy and hope
ful. bright Of eye, light Of step, vigor-
ous and successful In your pursuits.
You can put your liver in fine condi,
don by using Green's August Flower
the greatest Of all medicines for the
uyer and stomach and . certain cure
lor dyspepsia or indigestion. Il haa
bssn ( iavorite household remedy fol
ovrethlrty-fve years. August Flow
e V|lI make you healthy and activt
snd 1kno Insure you 9 liberal supply
q seocd splrlts.D Trial size, &c
reguisr bottiss, 75c At all drug
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
Engagement Fling After Death

st. Louis, May 26.-Mis Cornelia
Brookmire, who was the fiancee OF
Edward L. Wentz, the missing young
millionaire of Philadelphia, recently
found dead In the West Virginia
mountains, has returned with her
mother, Mrs. Anna +. Brookmire,
from Philadelphia, where she went to
attend the funeral. Miss Brookmife
was left 100000 by the will OF Ed
ward l.. Wentz On her recent trip
East the young mans parents turn
ed over to her all of his personal
estate, in addition to the 100000
bequest which will follow with the
settlement OF the estate.
1t has Just been developed that In
order TO keep their engagement from
relatives the young millionaire gave
his fiance no engagement ring and
lt was NOS until after MS disappear
ance in October that the Wentz fam
fly learned OF the betrothal through
this young mans brother, the only
third person who knew OF it. The
Wentz family then presented Miss
Brookmlre with a handsome engage
ment ring in behalf OF her fance As
a pathetic feature of the courtship Of
Mr.. Wentz and Miss Brookmire II
transpired that after two years ar
dent wooing in the face OF obstacles
he had just won her promise and they
had only been engaged few weeks
at the time OF his disappearance.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-06-02
Blew 8 Cars Off Track.

Salina, Kan, May 26.-A cyclone
at Crawford, the first station west OF
Marquette, yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock, blew eightcars from the tra' K
and tore down an elevator full of
wheat.
A cloudburst at Roxbury and a
heavy rain about Gypsum yesterday
evening raised Gypsum creek to over
lowing. In the east part Of town,
boats we're rowed in the streets. At
10 O'Clock today the water is at a
standstill. The Theil bridge, south
OF Gypsum City, and the new piers Of
the Hall bridge we're swept away.
At Marquette the Smoky Hill is
out of it's banks, at Salius 1t is rising
rapidly. Dry creek at Smolan and
Falun south and west Of this city Il
higher than during the big food las,
year.