Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-29

ne mao gone to the top Of kiln to
see how it was burning VIXEN a puff
OF wind blew seeet OF flame in his
face As he started to get out Of the
way he fell into another kiln nearby,
distance OF about IS ieet. He was
badly hurt about he head ana hips
aud 1t is feared he is injured internal
ly.
Mr.. Joshua Lupton, one OF the cid.
est and most prominent residents Of
Frederick, Co Va, died at his home sesr
Winchester OF pneumonia. He was
aged 81 years, He is survived by four
sons and two daughters. Mr.. Silas
Lupton, OF Gerardstown, this county,
IS among the su. viving children.
The John w. Rowan, Camp OF U.
{. V. of Charles Town has elected
Messrs, +. H. Mcdonald and w. s.
Merchant delegates aud J. c. Holmes
and Geo. w. Haines as alter mates to
represent that Camp at the Nashville
reunion in June next.
The ware house at FALLING Waters.
belonging to the c. V. r. r. Com
pany was destroyed by fire one day
last week. 1t caught from a spark
from freight train, and when dis
covered it was too tar advanced to be
extinguished. Fortunately none Of
the Other buildings were burned. al.
though high wind was blowing and
the cnders were carried long dis.
lance. The building was used as a
tool house by the repair hands.
i A petition is in circulation, and is
being extensively signed. asking the
council to submit the question OF Iii
cense or no license" to vote of the
people at the coming municipal cleo
ton. The matter will be considered at
a special meeting OF the Council. II
this can be accomplished. tits said
that the prohibitionists will not put
ticket in the field Otherwise they will
A Republican Ward meeting was
held in the 5rd ward hose honSe, last
Thursday night. over which Mr.. w.
II. Crawford presided. for the purpose
OF nominating a candidate, for Coun-
Gilman. Mr.. Harry G. Bowen, an en-
ploye OF the Crawford Wooden mills.
was accorded the honor. and the re-
publican ticket as to Councilmen is
completed.
William Blordel!, the infant son Of
ar, and Mrs. Charles Spenser. died
at the home of his parents, in New
York. The body was brought here and
the funeral took place from the resi-
dence of the Misses Bio nd el, cornertof
Queen and Martin, Friday afternoon.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Father Donohue. aud the inter
meBt was In st. Joseph's cemetery.
Alfred J. Cammeyer, the great skoe
merchant OF New York City, has sent
sample lines Of boots and shoes to
this city, which will be exhibited by
his representative at the Martin Ho-
tel, Monday May 2, both day land
evening to which exhibition the pub
lie IS cordially invited. Here will be
found full sample stock of Cammsy-
er's up-to-date boots and shoes for
men, women and children. The best
foot wear that is made anywhere in
the world. All the latest fasl ions and
newest New York styles. Boots and
SHOES for everybody, and fer every
purpose. Cammeyer guarantees every
thing he sells.
The entertainment helm in the par :
ish house OF the Episcopal church on
last Friday night was great success
both socially and financially. Music
was an important feature and the Mo
cart orchestra added much to the pleas
ure of the occasion, and solos by some
OF the choir boys, Robert Engle. Web
Der Foreman and Davidson Lamon,
were greatly enjoyed. NJ ISIS Alice
Shoemaker and little Jessie Horsefall
gave very pleasing Rotations Ice
cream. cake. sandwiches and coffee
were served. in prefasion and the
supply was exhausted before the close
OF the evening Mrs Dr. Andrews and
MIS-. Bessie K. Lamon were the la
dies who had the matter n charge, ard
they are much gfatiied with their
success. The proceeds amounted to
about $Ioo
Moses Grantham. colored man,