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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
METHODIST CONFERENCES.

The Baltimore coafere noes OF the
| NJ. Il. and NJ. f.. 81 nth have been
held during the past week. the former
in Baltimore and the latter at Alexan-
drja.
We are glad to say that DIR. { i'll has
been returned to the M. K. church in
this city and Rev. Crswder to the
Bunker Hill circuit.
The assignment for Winchester dis
trict of the NJ. E. South is,as follows.
Il. P. Hammil, Presiding Elder.
Winchester, c. d. BulIa.
Frederick, n. n. Hall.
Stevens City, w. f. Woolf.
Middletewn, w. s. Hammond.
Strasburg, w. L. Smith.
Woodstock, B. f. Ball.
Woodstock Mission, T. G. Jones.
Edenburg, J. l.. Henderson.
Front Roysl and Riverton, G. d.
White.
Warren, l.. Fox.
Linden L.. Bait.
Page, H. A. Wilson.
White Post, Ii. W. Strickler, and
one to be supplied by G. f. Kercheval
Berryville, J. W. Greene.
Brucetown, G. H. Buchanan and
w. d. Eye.
Martinsbu-g G. ID. Harris.
Berkeley, T. G. hewitt.
Charlestown, w. p. &. Coe.
Jefferson, G. Sydsnstricker.
Shepherdstown, d, F. Eutsler.
K akerton and Halltown, j. B. Hup-
man.
We note other assignments of preach
crs well known here: j. G Hawk, Mar
VIM ?. Stump, Alexandria:G. w. Staple
Marshall; W B. Dorsey, Occoquan;
G. l.. Potter, Stafford, j. w. Duffy,
presiding elder of Washington district.
J. s. Engle, Emmanuel, Baltimore,
A. M. Cackley, Hyattsville, f. Fur
Churchvlle,:H S. Coe, Mount Jack
son: r. l.. Eutzler, Monterey; G.. w.
Yost, ElB Garden.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
.OtheIlo' the Moor Of Venice.

Considerable local interest is arou sed
by the coming of one of the artistic
events OF the current theatrical sea-
son which will be Ernest Shipman S
elaborate production Of "Othello,
voted by vast army OF Shakespear-
can devotees as enc OF the greatest
masterpieces OF literature evolved by
this writer. In the title zoe Mr.. Ship
man presents Harry Leighton, an &C.
tor of much ability and artistic intui :
ton. Miss Florence Gale, well-kuown
for her work in romantic comedy and
Shakespearean plays will be the Des-
demona of the production and the
supporting company will be large and
satisfying.
The date of its appearance here is
Monday April II when Manager
Lambert expects the greatest house
of the year.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
LITERARY

The pupils of the garkeley Military
Academy had some interesting literary
exercises on last Thursday afternoon
A few friends were present by INVITA-
tion. Rev. t. s. DGnaway presided in
the absence of Prof. Tinsley who was
sick ard Rev. DR.. F. NJ. Woods made
short address to the school
The question debated was: Resolved
that riches cause7 more crime than
poverty. The Affirmative was main
tanned in an able manner by Msssr s
Harry Eastman, Scott Gardner and
Walter Snpdar and the negative sid e
was argued by Joe Eastman, Victor
Teller and Guy Felker. The decisi on
was in favor of the negative
Mr. Paul Westenhaver had an era
ton and w iliiam Boyer recited Pat
rick Henry's famous speech
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
KEEPS NEGRO LATE.

Booker r. Washington, the negro
educator, who was.the first negro ever
entertained at dinner at the Waite
House, established another precedent
Tuesday night when he remained
with the President until midnight.
Never before has a social or friendly
visit at the Waite House lasted SO
late. Halt past ten is the time at
which all callers, in Guiding Senator's
and Representatives., are expected to
leave. Intimate friends Of the family
are expected to leave at II.
1t is thought that the President and
the negro were making political
deal
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
A WONDERFUL SAVING.
Subscriber.

The largest Methodist church in
Georgia, calculated to use over one
hundred gallons Of the usual kind OF
mixed paint in painting their church.
They used only 81 gallons OF the
Lorgman and Martinez Paint mixed
with "a gallons of linseed Gil. Actua
cost OF paint made was less than 81. 20
per gallon.
Saved over eighty dollars in paint,
aud got big donation besides.
Every Church will be given liber'
al quantity whenever they paint.
Many houses are we'll painted with
four gallons of L. & NJ. and three gal
loas OF linseed oil mixed Herewith.
Wears and covers liked gold.
II csc Celebrated Paints are sold by
H. l.. Doll and Co. Martinsburg, c
w. Meyers, Shenandoah Junction.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
LEAP YEAR DANCE

A number of the young society
ladies OF the town gave very enjoy
able leap year dance at Lambert's hail
on Tuesday night last. Thompson S
orchettra of five pieces furnished The
music and very delicious luncheon
was served during the evening. All
the society people of the town were
present and the out of town guests
were: the Messrs Beverly and Conrad
Of Winchester, David Lemen. of
Shepherdstowp, Hunter Riddle of
Chambersburg. Harry Carmichael OF
Hancl ok, and Powell Of Cum berland
The ladies were Misses May Barr,
of Washington, Evelyn Jordan and
Elizabeth Hedges OF Brunswick. Corine
Davis, of Grafton, Katie Batter, of
Hedgesville and Miss Bronaugh OF
Kentucky.
The patronesses were Aesdames
McSherry, Faulkner, Flick. Lichlider
Boake aud Faulkner.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
PRESTON AGAINST DAYTON

A special dispatch from Terra Alta
Preston county, says at the recent re-
publican county convention, held at
that place, solid Dawson delegation
was selected to represent the county
in the state nominating con vention.
The Teter men put up hard fight to
secure a portion of the delegation but
were outvoted by the opposition
This is regarded as body blow 70
to Teter, as he was supposed to De
strong in that county.
The greatest surprise efthe eonven-
ton, however, was the selection oil an
anti Dayton delegation to the con-
gressional convention at Grafton on
April II Preston county is the ban
rer republican county of tn secoeno
district and the friedds OF Congress
man Dayton were said to be comb
dent of solid delegation in support
of the present representative. Instead
of this the dispatch states that the
delegation was instructed to vote tor
any candidate except Mr.. Dayton.
Friends OF Mr.. Dayton are not con-
cerned about his denomination, as 1t
is concerned that he will have little
opposition in the convention. lie
will have enough votes pledged to
assure his denomination, and MS
friends seem to be confident that he
will be able to heal the sore spots
among the republicans in this dis
trict.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
Deaths.
MAYHEM.

Miss Lydia +. Mayhem died at the
house of her sister Mrs. James W..
B card at Hainesville on last Wednes-
day evening at 7 o clock, after an i'll
ness of some months of consumption
She was 50 years months and one
day old. She was the daughter OF the
late Esom l.. and Amelia Mayhem and
had lived in Berkeley county all her
life.
She had been a member of the M.
E. church, South. since childhood, and
teacher in the Sunday school at
Bedington for many years. Her name
was on the roll as a teacher al the
time of her death.
She has gone to reap the reward of
a we'll spent lite, and is survived by
two brothers and FIVE sisters. Her fun
eral took place from her late home, on
Friday at I O'Clock. The services
were conducted by the Rev 7. S. Dun
away, pastor of the First NJ E. church
of Martinsbrrg, who delivered very
able sermon. The interment was In
Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
CALL FOR DE dOURATIC CON
VEN rION

Pursuant to the action Of the Judi
cial Democratic Executive COMMITTEES
of the counties of Morgan, Jefferson
and Berkeley. st meeting thereof in
the city of MartinsbuTg, on the llth
day of March, 1904, the following Con :
vention is hereby called:
A Jud oial Convention, ITO he
held IN Martiusburg, Berkeley
County, on the Sri day of May, 1904
It Ii o'clock a. IN 10 nominate Can
idate for Judge for the Circuit err =
oraeing the counties of Morgan, JEFF.
erson. and Berkeley, to sac seed the
Hon. f. Boyd Faulkner.
Each county of the District shall he
entitled to represeuration in said Ju-
dicial Convention apon the basis of
one delegate fore 100 voters and
fra ton thereof over fifty, cast for the
Democratic nominee for President of
the United States at he general cleo
ton held in the year 1900, that is TO
say
BERKELEY COUNTY VOTE 22S7
will be entitled to % delegates;
JEFFERSON COUNTY VOTE, 1921
will be entitled to 81 Delegates.
MORGAN COUNTY VOTE $50
Will be entitled to Delegates.
The County Democratic Executive
committee in each County above
named is required to provide for Con
ventious or other proper methods of
choosing deregates to the convention
all we called and to invite the altici
pa ion therein of all Democratic voters
and conservative voters who believe.in
The P:iuc.p pies of he Democratic party
john Z. Morrison, a..
Chairman.
G. P jack,
= ere art
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
MARLOWE NEWS.

Moving time has come and gone
with an unusual stir among the gooC
people of our community.
Mr.. Wi liam Mcmillan, having
purchased the farm of Rev J. F. Rust
moved to his new home April Ist
Mr.. George Byers has purchased
the "Kleinielter'' farm of MI Allen
Pitznogle and has taken up his resi-
dence among us.
Rev. Rush moved to the Sperow
farm. Mr.. Jas lands who occupied
it last year having moved to his own
farm, near Halfway in Washington
County Md, Messrs Harper, Snyder,
and Clayton Tabler, will farm the
Lands farm, now owned by J,
F. Kreps, of Williamsport, and so
while we regret the loss of some es-
timable citizens we are ready. to : eX
tend to those who are moving into
our midst a very cordial handshake
and an earnest invitation to be among
our circle OF friends.
Our schools are pro greesing very
nicely at present aud we note the
genial face of our County superinteu-
dent today as he is doing his usual
round of work among the schools
here.
Mr.. Thornton Barnes, of Washing
ton County who died at his home last
week was buried at Williamsport on
Thursday. Mr.. Barnes was brother
To the late Geo. F. Barnes, OF this
place, and even as we write Messrs
D. B. and Jas. Crown Williamson are
summoned to MiflHnsville, Pa, to see
Their mother who is reported very
dangerously i'll.
Mrs, Williamson who is the only
Surviving sister of Mr.. Barnes, re-
sides With her daughter, Mrs. teath-
erhof at the latter place.
Mr.. less Herbert, Of Connellsville
Pa, is at present visiting friends in
this vicinity.
Messrs John c. Miller, and S. N.
Lands Rave each broken ground for
his new uJuse gu the boon land here.
S. ices L Harmony church on last
SnndAy we're conducted by Rev
weisau, OF Westminster in place OF
Rev. E. z. Parsos who has been sick
for the past week,
Subscriber.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
GOULIlGN

Mr.. A S. Goulden, died at his home
in this city on Wednesday last a. the
age of 50 years. He was sick for several
weeks with malaria fever bit his
death came suddenly and unexpected
". The deceased came here from
Adams Co. Pa. about 25 years ago and
with John T. Riley founded ian
the Martinsburg Herald. For SEINE
years he has oeen travelling for John
]. Haines q Co. He is survived by a
widow who was Miss VERNE Davis
Harding. OF Norfolk and sou, Stanley,
about IA years old.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
LAST OF STAR COURSE.

The last of the Star Course will ~~'sbe
MIR. J. Williams Macy, the humorist
and basso soloist on Tuesday April II.
He comes highly recommended and
will no doubt give an entertainment OF
much worth.
Mr.. Macy is a royal entertainer and
the audience is his the instant he APP
pears. -Detr0it Free Press.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08

COLON ISIS FARES TO THE WEST
During the month of March and
April the Baltimore Il Ohio Railroad
will place on sale daily, from all sta
tons, ons-way colonist tickets to prin-
cipal points in California, Arizona,
British Columbis, Colorado, Montana
New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota,
Tezas, Utah. Washington Wyoming
etc. at greatly reduced rates.
For tickets and full Information, call,
on or address ticket agents BaEtim ore
and Ohio Railroad.
a1Ot
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
FOR CAMPBELL.

HAMPSH1SE FOR CAMPBELL.
A special telegram from Romney to
the Wheeling Register on April 5,
says;
"A mass meeting of the Democra-
tic voters Of Hampshire county was
held at the court house at Romney to-
day. Delegates to the several con-
ventions were selected. Senator
OF Jefferson, carried the
county solid, securing all twenty
delegates to the Seuatori al &C nven
ton"
This statement is eonrradicted by
Mr.. r. c. Burkhart who was in Rom
ney on that day. He claims that the
delegation will be divided about
equally between him and Campbell.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
For Sale

Small firm I mile from Martinsburg
arga and convenient house, good
barn and other improvements. This is
q very pleasant home and has an
abundance of small print, also suit
able for a poultry farm. Price and
e1rs reasonable. See x. Pssle.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
Marriages
SUPPLEMENTARY.

scene Of a very pretty wedding on
last Wednesday at high noon in
which the contracting parties were
Miss Matoika, the Youngest daughter
of the late Dr.. Johu B. Willy of Ger
ardstown, and one Of Berkeley couu-
tvs most charming young ladies and
Mr.. James NJ. Stribliug, son of Mrs.
Anna f. Stribling and a graudsoa of
the late Admiral Sttibling.
The ushers were W. d. Harlan Rev
d. ]. Woods, +. R. Harrison and X.
L. Snodgrass. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Chas. K. Stribling
brother OF the groom and pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Waynesboro,
Va, assisted by Rev. r. a. White
and DR.. F. NJ. Woods. The maid of
honor was Miss Myra Henshaw,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John M.
Henshaw and niece of the bride and
the best man Mr. james Armstrong,
nephew of the groom. The bride was
dressed in blue cloth dress and black
hat with white crown and carried
bouquet OF roses while tn. maid OF
honor wore white AMI carried white
carnations The gentlemen were
dressed in cutaway coats and striped
pants. Miss Mary Striking, sister
OF the groom presided at the organ.
After the ceremony the bridal party
was driven to the residence CT Mr..
Henshaw on west John Street.
We extend our congratulate MS and
best wishes to the happy couple.
The groom entertained his ushers
at dinner at the Martin hotel on
Tuesday evening
STEWART--WILLIAMS.
1t would be hard to conceive of a
pretIi + home wedding, than that which
took place at the residence OF DR.. an
MIS-. L. c. Williams on last Wednes-
day evening at S 80 o'clock, when
their daughter Miss Sallye and Claud |
w. Stewart we e united in the holy
bonds of matrimony. The house was
most beautifully and deliberately dec
GRATED, with Bride roses, potted plants
and smilax. The ceremony took place
in the bay window Of the parlor, which
was veritable bower of roses. and
he bridal couple stood under an arch
)t smilax and roses while the solemn
'erv;ce Of the Episcopal church was
Pronounced by the Rev. J. S. Doug
as. The bride was given away by
Ter father. II
Thompson S orchestra rendered the 4
march, as the bridal party {
entered the parlor The bride and
groom first followed by the maid of
lonor, Miss Edith Williams, a sister
If the bride, aud DR.. L. l.. Sencindiv-
II. the best man. The bride looked I
emarkably hau1aome, arrayed in
costume OF white crepe de chene, over
latin and veil, en- traine, carrying
pride roses. The maid of honor wore
white silk and carried La France roses
After the ceremony handsome re-
,eption was held from to S p. n..
which was attended by large num-
Der OF invited guests. Misses Otie Sill (
yer, and Elsie Boak poured coffee,
Miss Belle Stewart presided at the
punch bowl and Misses Kate Stewart
Hester and Kenny Parks Irene and
Mary Opie Tabb, Katie aud Edna
Butler, OF Hedgesville, aud Mrs,
Charles Butler and Miss Lille Shep-
herd assisted in the dining room
The br de was the recipient OF a
large number OF very handsome
presents. MI and Mrs. Stewart left
on train No 10, over the B. & O., on
a bridal tour.
WATSON-SILER.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
WATSON-SILER.

Mr.. Bates Watson, of LETTERS on Co,
and Miss Julia NJ, SIler, a daughter
of Mrs, Isabella Siler, were married
at the home of the bride, No. ia
South Raleigh street, last Wednesday
evening. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev c. S. Trump, pas
tor OF ST. JOHN Lutheran church, in
the presence of large number of the
relatives OF the contracting parties.
The bridesmaid was Miss Bessie
Watson, a sister OF the groom, and the
roomsman WAS Mr. Oliver Siler. a
brother of the bride. The bride was
becomingly attired in navy blse silk
dress ami carried white carnations,
and the bridesmaid wore white silk
and carried pink carnations.
They were the recipients OF rum
Der of handsome presents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Watson will reside in Jefferson
county.
RECKER-SMAI,L
Mr.. Raymond L. Mansprecker AM
Miss Sarah Z. Small, daughter Q
inr. and Mis-. Hunter Small, both o
this county, were quietly married al
Christ Reformed church, last Wed
uesday night, the ceremony beini
performed by the Rev DR., J. A. Hef
helms. They will reside near this city
on the farm of the groom.
SINSEY-THRUSH
Miss Josephine Thrush aud N. Eel
ldiuand Senseny were married At tn
Ihome Of the bride in this city.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
I.LPPETT.

Mrs. w. F. Lppett, widow of the
late Dr. Lippett, of Charlestown, died
at her home in Washington or Satur-
day last. The deceased was daugh-
ter of Judge Pearre, of Maryland.
Mr.. William Snyder. of Winchester
was in town on Tuesday.
BARNES
At the ripe old age Of 81 years and
40 days, Mr.. Jacob Barnes, one OF
Berkeley caunty's respected citizen S
died at the hona of his son.in law, j.
R. Eversole at Ailensville on Tuesday
morning last. TIE funeral took place
yesterday, Thursday.
SURR
The infant child of Mr.. Minor Fur,
died on Friday last and the funeral
took place from the house on Sunday
afternoon, Rey. Dr.. Woods, officiating.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08
Public Sale
OF VALUABLE
Farm Property.

BY virtue OF the authority vested in the n by a
decree OF February 3, 1904, entered in the Chancery
cause OF the Mccormick Harvesting Machine Co.
against r. F. Mccormick in the Circuit Court Of
BERKELEY county, West Virginia. the undersigned
special comm isioners will offer at public auction q,
the front door of the Court House in Mar,insburg
West Virginia, on
Saturday, the 9th Day of April,
a, 1870 O'Clock p. m, the following described tract
or parcel or real estate: Beginning at a stake APP
corner to John Burns heirs thence with their line
II deg. E. II poles stake 50" in line Of Dand-
Ridge, thence with fsis line s. a I-2 oeg w. ros6
poles to black oak hill side "s'' and corner to
RTckayd Garrett thence with his line n sa ia deg.
n. Ie deg r, ,I.s poles to white oak "5," thence
N. IS deg: W. 1877 poles to the center Of a spying
= thence running new line NJ Dig r. Ia7
thsir line degrees o77 poles to the beginning,
containing
rs Acres and 2 Roods,
more less and being the same real esta.. conway,
Wisner and husband, dated she 27nd dav Of March
1909 and recorded in the Land Records of BrrksieIr
county West Virginia, in Deed Book Io7 page Ar
Terms of Sale
Third Cash on day or sale, ard the residue in two
equal payments Of and IL months; the deferred
payment to be evidenced by tina promisory negotia-
bic notes of the purchaser, bearing interest from
date and she title be retained untli ALI of The mr.
chase moaey has bSen paid,
H. r. FMMERr
AELEN b. NoII
SpeGiai Commissioners.
State of West Virginia, Berkeley County, to.wit:
I. L. Dew Gerharet Clerk of the Clrcuu Court If
berkeley County, West .rginia, do hereby certify
that II. ii Hmmert of the commissioners aboye
named has given bond in accordance wi h the decree
above rectea,
L. DsW. GEHF8ARDT, Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-08

G. P Jack,
S-cre'arI,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
INDOOR CIRCUS MONDAY
Ships Big Show Will Be Seen
in Topeka.

The Shipp indoor circus has gotten its
show bills pretty thoroughly posted
over Topeka in spite of the obstacle of
the refusal of the Crawford Bill Post
ing company to post any of the indoor
circus paper on its bill boards over the
city. All the vacant store windows
and walls that could be obtained have
been used SO that the circus people are
being pretty well advertised anyhow.
A special effort is being made by the
entertainment committee of the Com
mercial club to secure a good attend
ance at the opening performance next
Monday as that will insure pretty good
houses for the remainder of the week.
The following is a description of the
manner in which the circus people pre-
pare their ring, taken from Wichita
paper of last week:
First a false floor was laid over the
platform, and then the space was en-
closed in q. wooden circle, AZ feet in di-
ameter and about a foot or eighteen
inches in height. Inside this were put
seven loads of dirt and cinders, the lat
ter forming the bottom layer. On top
of the dirt, after it had been tramped
thoroughly, was spread thick coating
of sawdust, and the result was as COM
plete a circus ring as If it had been
built on the ground in the regular man.
ner. Over the ring have been placed
the fixtures to be used by the aerial
artists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
WORK ON WEST SIXTH.
Once More Reported That It Will Be
COMPLETED.

The work of laying the macadam on
the West Sixth avenue road, which is
being done by the county, will be COM
pleted within a few days and then the
work of paving 1000 feet of macadam to
connect the roadway built by the county
with the city will be done.
The county commissioners and the
streets and walks committee of the city
council agreed that the 1000 feet in
which the city is interested shall be laid
in the same manner as the roadway in
the country. 1t was suggested that the
street be graded considerably but the
commissioners objected to that addition
al expense.
From the end of the paving at the
city limits on West Sixth avenue to the
end of the macadam laid by the county
and property owners in the country is
1000 feet. Part of the abutting property
is in the city and part in the country
and the macadam will be paid for by
the city, the county and the property
owners, each bearing one-third of the
cost