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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
TO PROTECT BIRDS.
Sheriff Heads Movement to Protect
Quail During Winter.

Sheriff q + Stuckey is making an
EFFORT 20 save as many auail from
death by exposure and starvation "a
possible, and mas set trans tor the
birds on his place near town with the
intention Of protecting and feeding
the helpless creatures until sprinV.
he saws that unless something ia done
to rescne the birds from the hawks
and the effects of the severe weather,
they will all perish before spring.
Owing TO the unusualiy cold weather
and the heavy fall Of snow. which has
robbed the birds OF both food and
shelter. they are RAPIDLY dying, aud
the sheriff makes the suggestion that
all those interested IN the preservation
of the birds take measures to afford
them shelter and food. This may be
done by clearing the snow from a
small patch OF thickets and distribute
ing grain and other food la oons epient
places. He will care for all birds
brought him bv interested persons,
paving them for the trouble Of oaptur.
ing them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
startling Eviaenee.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds to be unequalled. A recent
expression from T. J. Mcfarland, Bent
'orvilie, Va, serves as an example. He
writes: 81 had bronchitis for three years
and doctored all the time without being
benefited. Then began taking DIR.
Kings New Discovery. and alfew bottles
wholly cured me-" Equally effective in
curing all Lung and Throat troubles, Con-
cumption and Grip. Guaranteed by e
c. Shepherd, druggist. Trial bottles free
regular size SOC. and s1.0O. DIV
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
wors, Of All Exper ence..

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute win be your lastl Such
was the experience of Mrs. S. II. New
son. Decatur, Ala; For three years"
she writes. Il endured insufferable pain
from Indigestion. stomach and bowel
trouble. Death seemed inevitable when
doctors and all remedies failed. AT
length was induced to try Electric Bit
tiers and the result was miraculous.
improved at once and now I'm COM
pletely recovered. For liver, kidney,
stomach and bowel troubles Electric
Bitters is the only medicine. Only soc.
It's guaranteed by E. c. Shepherd, drug
gist. DIV
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED.
Jefferson Co. Couples. Well Known
Here, Who Will Wed This Month.

Announcement Is made of the en-.
agement of Miss Bessie GaId Wilson,
OF Halltown. jefferson county. TO MIR
Albert b Cookus, OF Washington
formerly of Shepherdstown. The wed.
ding will take place December 81. in
the Lutheran church at Uvilla. Both
are we'll known in Martinsburg.
Deputy Sheriff and Mrs William II
Burns, of Charles Town, have issued
invitations to the marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Mary Amanda Burns,
to Mr. Stanley 4 Peters OF Canada.
The wedding will occur at the home
of the BRIDES parents on Thursday.
December 90. The bride nas friends
In this city.
Mrs Julia v Welsh. OF Harpers
Ferry, has announced the engagement
OF her daughter, Miss Leah A Welsh.
to Mr. Hugh L Kirby. Of New York.
formerly Of Harpers Ferry. The we'd
ding will occur this month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
chEsApEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY
CHESAPEAKE LINE

ELEQUNT PASSENGER STEAMERS.
AUGUSTA AND ATLANTA"
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NoRFoLK. va
Steamers leaves Baltimore daily lex,
cept Sunday at $50 A. NJ. and arrive al
Old Point Comfort al 6 A. M. and Norfolk
at 7.Is A. M, where all connections is
made with the Rail Lines for all points
South and Southwest.
"YORK RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER "CHAR-
LoTTE" AND baltimore"
FOR WEST POINT AND RICHMOND. VA.
Steamers leave Baltimore Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday ct 5P. NJ, and
arrive at West Point at 7.3o A. M, and
Richmond at o.I5 A. NJ.
Landings on York River Will be made
at Gloucester Point. Clay Bank and All
mond's in each direction.
STEAMERS Ira tssMoRE FROM
PIER 10 AND Io Ln.r WHARF.
Through tickets to all ,olu.- can be
secured, baggage checked and stateroons
reserved from the City Ticket Offices,
Nos 100, 40 and I27 E. Baltimore ST.,
or the General Offices. $50 Light ST..
Baltimore, Md
REUBEN FOSTER, Z. J. CHISM,
General Manager, Gen1 Pass. Agt.
(. H. MCDANIEL Travelling Pass. Agt,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

We do not know Of a single instance
where cough or cold resulted in pneu-
monia or consumption when FoIeys Hon
ey and Tar had been taken. 1t cures
coughs and colds perfectly, so do not
take chances with some unknown prep
aration which may contain opiates, which
cause constipation. condition that re-
tards recovery from cold Ask for Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar and refuse any SUB
stitute offered. Sold by all dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

home. corner John street and Maple
avenue, Monday morning at 80 rs a
result of an attack of heart trouble.
He was i'll but an hour or two, during
which time ne was attended BY his
son James and daughter Miss Mamie.
but neither Mr. Dumford nor his
children realized that his iilness was
'of more than slight nature, and he
protested against the services of n
physician. saying he would recover In
a short time.
:. Mr. Dnmford spent his last event &
at church. at the rooms of his club
and at nome. where his usual spirits
were in evidence, and where he
chatted with his friends and children
in apparently good health. He re-
tired ct q late hour, but abour 2
O'Clock the members of his family were
Summoned to his room by an attack
of illness. He stated that his illness
was not serious, and later again
sought his bed. When his son visited
his room at 80 Mr. Dumford was
sinking rapidly, and died In few
minutes. having suffered another at
tack during his troubled sleep. and
passing to the great beyond without
realizing the near approach Of death.
Mr. Dumford was aged SO wears. Ho
was native of Kerry county. Ire-
land, but removed to Martinsburg
when young man. and has resided
in this city ever since For many
years he was employed with the Balti-
more 81 Ohio road. but retired from
active Ifs few wears ago as result
of injuries which crippled him while
at work. He was deputy sheriff
during the term of Sheriff Lemeu,
and popular and efficient officer.
Surviving are the following child
rem: James Dumford and Miss Mamie
Dumford, of Mactinsburg; Morris
Dumford. of Chambersburg John
Dumford. and Daniel Dumford, of
Pittsburg, and Miss Annie Dumford.
of Washington. His wife died a num-
Der of years ago. He was a member
Of the st Patrick's society. the Catho-
lie club and the Catholic Benevolent
Legion.
The funeral took place from st
Joseph's Catholic church on Wednes-
day morning at o'clock. when high
requiem mass was celebrated.
FUERAL OF MRS. SMITH
The.funeral of Mrs. Anna B. Smith.
of North Queen street occurred Fri
day afternoon at 2 80 o'clock.from St.
Johns Lutheran church, and was
largely attended. The services were
conducted by the pastor, Rev. 9. s..
Trump. Interment was in Green
Hill cemetery. The pail bearers were
III. w. Caldwell. H. Whetzell, W.
is. Small. J. A. Bowers, j. +. Roberts
and Theodore Anderson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
WAR HISTORY LAID BARE
improvements at Court House Re-
called interesting incident
BUILDING USED AS A PRISON
Names Of Old Soldiers Still Traced
ON the Walls--An Echo of the
Famous Belle Boyd.

The improvements to the conrt house
authorized by the County court recent.
ly came at time when the hand
some old building was beginning to
appear somewhat time stained and look
dingy from the use and abuse Of
many long wears Of service. The most
important and greatly needed improve
ment Is being made in the Circuit
court room, where the walls are being
scraped preparatory TO new coat OF
paper, and where the heating apps-
ratus and the windows will be also
overhauled and repaired. Circuit
Court Clerk Gerhardt's office is also
being renovated and placed in good
shape, and the outer. room, long
disused and full of the accumulated
rubbish of years, has bean cleaned aud
put in shape for occupancy. MIR.
Gerhardt will be thus given more
room, having been somewhat cramped
for months.
A bit Of war history was uncovered
when the workmen removed the paper
from She walls of the Circuit court
room, laying bare the old white, washed
surface that had done duty for 80 long
before the paper was put on that Ii
was scanned with q million dark lines.
and showed yellow and discolored
with age and smoke.
During the Civil war this court
house was used by both the Union and
Confederate armies an q temporary
prison for captured soldiers. and the
walls and many of the court records
bear eloquent testimony TO the tedium
of prison life for the captured troop.
ers. On the wall in the rear Of the
petit jury box are dozens of names,
scratched there by prisoners and
guards. Some of the names are as
clear and distinct as the day they were
traced. while the majority are faint
and entirely illegible. Two names
that can be plainly read are as fol.
lows:
civilian Brown, Go. Fl. l61 Reg.
10. v. L.
-. Schaible. %. H, l52 Reg. q.
A. c., 1854"
Other names are William Coleman
and CHARLES White. but with nj
record Of the company or regiment
1t was in the circuit court clerk
Office that the famous Confederate
woman spy Belle Boyd was confined
at one time under guard Of the Unior
troops, but there Is no authentic
record of how she was liberated. III
CLERK Bender's Office there are court
records which bear the names Of sol
diers. with many eDigrammatic com.
ments of prison life and the prospect
| of release
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
Natal Statistics.

Born to DIR and Mrs William White.
OF Nashville, Tenn. at the home Of Mrs
Whites father. at Boydville--a dauah.
ter.
Born to Mr. and Mrs George W Ap.
pleby, at their home on West Race
streets-a daughter.
Born to Mr. and Mrs Frank H Kneis.
Icy. North Martinsburg--a daughter.
Born, TO Mr. and Mrs Benjamin
Dunn. Of Virginia avenue---a son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back. :
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling.
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists.
4O0-4l6 Pearl Street. New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

II had kidney trouble for years" writes
Mrs. Raymond Conner Of WASH. "ane
the doctors could not help me.
tried Foey's Kidney Cure. and the very
first dose gave me relief and | am nov
cured. ! cannot say too much for Fo
ley's Kidney Cure" 1t makes the dis
eased kidneys sound so they will eliminate
the poisons from the blood. Unless the,
do this, good health is impossible. Solo
by all dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
CHOICE 0[ SNAIL FARMS.

Fifteen acres Of the finest
trucking land in Wood County, :
located just outside of the cor
poration limits of the city of
Parkersburg. Has fine, eight
room dwelling, heated by gas,
large barn, carriage house, ice
pond, fine spring and we'll. This.
is an ideal suburban home.
Price $4,000. terms cash. bal.
ance one, two and three years..
Twenty seven acres Of good
land just one and a half
miles north Of Parkersburg.
Land Of good quality, but ha 8
no buildings. Price$I500, terms.
very easy.
Nine and a third acres Of:
Ohio River bottom land Just.
above Parkersburg and close to-
the Parkersburg and Marietta
car line. Has new, six room
dwelling and all necessary OUT
buildings. Price $1,000 CASH
Ohio River farm of twenty
four acres in the most dasiratib
location between Parkersburg
and Marietta, has large ten
room, brick dwelling and ALI
necessary out buildings. Closes
to railroad station and only two
blocks from car line. Price
$I2,500, terms easy.
Our speciality is fine property
in the city of Parkersburg.
WESTlvIRGINIa REAL ESTATE co.
222 Fourth Street,
Parkersburg, w VA
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
,BAlTlMOREaO
RAILROAD.
In effect Nov. 27th. 1904.
WEST BOUND
TRAINS LEAVE HARRISBURG

No. IS aai!y at u p p. m. for Cincinnati Lo
VILE St. Louis Connects for Berkeley Springs
Romney except Sundays. at Grafton for Wheeling
No daily al Y So p. m. for Pistshurg ard Oh
No. = daily at 7 y p. N. for Wheeling. % umev'
and Chicago.
No. daily at IL p. m. ios Cincinnati, Louisville
St LOUIS Connects for Berkeley Springs exees
No. dai y at s5a m. for Cincinnati, Loui,viii,
and st. Louis
No. daily at II 30 p, m. for PittsburE and cies'
land.
No. "a daily except Sundays at IA m for Cum
bertrand and intermediate stations. Conpscts {
Berkeley springs.
EAST BOUND.
No. 1o.daiiy q ~ N for Washington and Bait
more.
PhiIadeiphia axs Mes Connecss for Frederick
Except Sunday.
Philadelphia and New York. Copneets for lie xinR.
ton, Va, and Hagerstown except Sunday ano Frso
No daily at ross q m TO. wssnms,on. r's
more, Philadelphia and New York.
philaderphia and New York.
No. 46 daily at a ? for Washington. Baln
more, Philadelphia and New YORK;
No. IL daily "Duquesne Limited" at n a. n
for Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia and New
York
No. Is daily except Sundays at IS fos Frooertcs
Baltimore, and all nfermediats stations via old fn'
ton and Baltimore and all intermediate stations
Express trains all vestibuled and iuminat. .ti
e. '' $ SINS sf7s General A.a.f Baltimore. NJ.
d. b. MARTIN, Mgr, Pass. Traffic, Balto., Md
G. W, SANTMAN. Ticket A gent. Martinsbure,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
rhat ThrobDing neadache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and build up your
health. Sold by E. c. Shepherd. drug
gist. DIV
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
Homes Burned.

The bsme OF Edward Colvin, at
Relief. near Winchester, was DESTROYED
BY fire Monday morning. Loss
$1,000 The home Of James Fling
also near Winchester, was consumed
by fire Sunday morning. entailing 4
loss Of 81. 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
Attended Funeral.

Mr. and Mrs Alex Gross, of Garrett.
Ind, MIR and Mrs ID W Hess and
daughter, Of Roanoke; Mr. Phillip
Hess, OF Deer Park. Md. ; Mr. and Mrs
Harry Smith, OF Roanoke Mr. and
Mrs H Massey and daughter. of
Baltimore Mr. Jeremiah Smith. OF
Washington and Mr. John H Smith, of
Grafton. VINO we're called here by the
death OF Mrs Anna Smith, have re-
turned to their respective homes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
s
ITEMS FROM ToMAHAwK.
Brief News from the Village in Back
Creek Valley.

Tomahawk. Dec 20.--Mr James
Snyder and mother. of Henry county,
Ohio. are spending some time az the
guests of Mrs Robert Noll and other
relatives in Back Greek valley.
Mr. John Siller and family. are here
as the guests OF Mr. Siller's parents,
near Tomahawk.
The new barn of Mr. Daniel Stuckey
is ABOUT completed. His barn was
strnck and burned by lightning last
fall.
The member of the family of Mr.
Daniel McDaniels, who have been
sick, are improving.
Mr.. James. Snyder reports progress in
his school at Cannon Hill. near here.
Mr.. Robert S. Noli. of this place, is
confined to lis homelby sickness. His
condition is not serious.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
BARTON TO HANG.
Hagerstown Murderer Sentenced b
Judge Keedy Monday.

Charles Barton, the HaRerstown
man convicted of the murder of old
Simon Talhelm, which occurred in
that city few months ago, was Mon
dav sentenced to death by Judge
Keedy in the Circuit court. There
doesn't seem to be the shadow of a
doubt about his guilt. The murder
was shown to have been cold blooded
deliberately planned and carried ont,
and the motive was the theft OF a
few doHars the vicim had received a
day or two before the crime.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

Living at an out Of the way place. re-
mote from civilization, a family is often
drivento desperation in case OF accident,
resulting in burns, cuts, wounds. ulcer
etc. Lay m supply Of Bucklan's Arnica
Salve. It's the best on earth. 25c, at f.
c. Shepherds drug store. DIV
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
FUERAL OF MRS. SMITH
NO DAMAGES ALLOWED.
Jefferson County Court Renders

Jefferson County Court Renders
Decision in Damage Suit.
The Jefferson County court, in
special session at Charlestown, re-
fused to allow damages for the death
of John Wise. and Melvin Shipley.
who we're killed on traction engine
which went through a bridge. The
defendants held that Wise, who was
employed by the county in running
the engine for their stone-crusher, ran
his engine down steep hill and on
the bridge at rapid gait, and that
the two Shipleys had no right on the
engine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
For Federal Building.

Congressman. Hay. OF the Winchester
district, will make an effort to secure
an appropriation for government
building for Winchester. The pro
posed structure is to cost 500. 600.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
Pastor Returns.

Rev. U. S. Crowder. pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Bunker
Hill, has returned from weeks visit
to relatives at Atlanta, Ga. The usua
services will be held in his church
next Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

West Virginia Central and Pitisburg
Railway.
In effect August 2St 1904.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-30
For Sale

One % horse power engine and
boiler. one 20 Saw gin and press,
and one set of Jones borough
mill rocks and saw mill outfit,
oat and wheat. separator, all in
good shape. Can be bought
cheap. e E. HARRIS.
r. f. d. No. 3.
10 Soft. Caledonia, Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-30

Rain coats, rubber coats, slick
erss etc. Colum bus Dry Good 5
Company.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-30

Artesia Lodge No. 169 will
meet tomorrow night, Thursday,
fonthe purpose of giving one
candidate al of the degrees. A Il
of the members are urged to be
present, as we'll as all visiting
brothers.
Miss Willie May Brasher and
Mr.. Jno Laws held the two
cards containing the nearest
guess to the time the clock stop
ped Saturday at the Womah s
Store and each received 81. so.
The famous ready made cloth
ing Hart Schaffner and Marx
for gentlemen. Levy prlce and
less for young gentlemen. Co
lumbus Dry Goods Co.
Buy your Christmas fruit
cakes from the Columbus
Bakery. The purest and best to
be had in the city. Price %
cents per pound.
Place your orders for Christ
mas fruit cakes early. The most
delightful made can be obtained
at the Columb bus Bakery. Price
% cents per pound. II 30tf.
Umbrellas and walking canes,
Ia every style and price. Buder
B others. All Main street.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-30
COLUMBUS P afsass DELIGHTED
Read What The Dispatch of December g. 1905 Said:
PaulGlImore.

Paul Gilmore appeared at the Opera
House last Wednesday night before a
large and fashionable audience, pre-
senting the new success. THE Mummy
and the Humming Bird > The presen-
tation delighted and charmed the peo-
pie of Columbus. The plot of the
play. its theme, is not unlike that of
his last season 5 success. The Tyr
amy OF Tears, and it gives Mr.. Gil
more all the opportunity desired for
the display OF his versatile talents
The play was handsomely staged and
sumptuously costumed. and the roles
were ia the hands of clever artists who
gave finished aud altogether pleas
ing performance. Mr.. Gilmore has
thoroughly Established himself in the
good graces of Columbus theatre
goers and viii always be welcomed
upon his return to this city.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-30
Executors Notice, Estate OF }. o. Banks.

Letters having been issued by the
Chancery Court of LOwndes County tc
Mrs. l.. Y. Banks as executrix and 6
Y. Banks and Willis Banks as exec
utors on the estate of j. o. Banks, de.
ceased, said letters having been issued
on November the 18th, 1904, this is "a
give notice to all persons having
claims against the said estate to pro-
bate and register the same within one
year from this date or they will be for
ever barred. Signed.
MRS. L. Y. BANKS. Executrix.
@. Y. BANKS.
WILLIS BANKS. Executors.
Est. of J. o. BANKS.
November Both, 1904. -4w.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-30
Resolutions of Respect.
sTRY Room ST. PAUL ) PARISH,

NESTRY Room ST PAUL ) PARISH,
Columbus, Miss. Nov y. 1904
At a meeting of the Vestry of
this Parish. held this day. the
following resolutions were unar-
imously adopted by a rising vote
Whereas, The loving Father
of us all has called from our
midst and to Himself the faithful
soul of our brother in Christ,
Col. James O. Banks, we, the
members of St. Paul's Vestry,
desire to pace on record this
testimony of our sense of loss
and manifestation of our high re
gard, aud therefore
Resolved, That with com mon
consent we depiore the gre5 t
loss to our congregation, aud to
the Vestry, and to the cause of
our blessed religion in the death
of our brother, whose venerable
years. gentle bearing, sterling
worth, high ideals, constant at:
tendance at worship and per-
torrance of other duties, gave
him a place of high honor in our
midst, and great appreciation in
our hearts.
Furthermore. be it resolved,
That a page of or minutes be
devoted to his memory.
Furthermore, be it resolved,
That notice of our action be sent
to the bereaved family. together
with an expression of deep sym
pathy that they should be called
to bear so heavy a sorrow.
Furthermore. be it resolved,
That copy of these resolutions
be printed in the city papers.
THE VESTRY OF ST. PAUL'S PAR
TSH