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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
Goth Day of August. 1904.
COPY OF DECREE.
State of West Virginia,

- VS. In Chancery.
Eliza Aerison, ct al
This cause came on TO be heard this 18th day
of Al ril, 1904, upon the papers and pro ,eed-
iRgs hereto had herein and was arg ued by
counsel, and II appearing to the court that the
bll OF complaint " taken 70 con fessed, order
OF publication against nonresident dele ndants
decree nisi, II Is therefore adjudged, ord cred
and decreed that this cause be referred To
master commissioner, A. C. Nadenbousch,
who shall ascertain and report to the couri:
L. The Interest OF the several defendants in
the property sought 10 be sold In this action.
2. The amount OF taxes due and for what
years owing 10 the state of West Virginia
>. The amount of taxes due and for what
years owing to the County of Berkeley
The amount OF taxes due, If any and for
what years owing to the Corporation of Mar
tinsburg.
.. And any other matter pertinent to the
issue in this cause
But before proceeding TO execute this decree
ne shall give Jotice by publication. as required
by Sec. ), Chap. LOS of the Code OF West Vir-
ginia- Tor four successive weeks In the Mar
tnsburg Statesman, newspaper of general
ircul ttion published in Berkeley colntv, and
by posting copy of such notice. at the front
door OF he Court House ia said county, TO
the parties to this suit, of the time and place
al which he shall proceed to discharge his du-
ties under this decree
true copy.-Teste;
L. Dew. GERHARDT.
Clerk Circuit Court
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Schaarman- l.,
and of the most highly esteemed cou
ples, in this section celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary of their marriage
at their hume on East Burke street on
last F riday night. A good many OF
their friends called during the evening
and rendered their congratulations
with whom the Statesman cordially
joins.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schaarman, of
Berkeley Springs and Mr.. and Mrs.
guests.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Annie McKenna, of Cumber-
land, Nd. has announced the engage
ment Of her daughter, Miss Agnes
Gertrude, to Mr.. Clarence Eugene
Martin, the brilliant young attorney of
this city. The editor extends his cou-
gratulations to the young couple The
wedding will take place in the latter
part Of September.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
Democratic Mass Convention.

Attention Is called to the call in this
issue for mass convention at the
court house on next Saturday, July
80 at II a. m. to select delegates to
the state convention TO meet in Park
ersburg next week. We hope the
Democratic voters OF the county will
make an effort to be present that ev cry
district in the county may be well
represented,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
Total
PROF. WALTER DUKE.

Prof. Walter Duke of Jefferson coun
iy, has accepted the principalship of
the graded sche at Hedgesville, this
county and will take charge when the
school opens about the fir of Septem-
Der. Prof. Duke taught the last month
or more of the last term for Prof ]. w.
Tinsley in Berkeley Military a academy,
in this city and made many friends
while here. He is graduate of the
State University aud is splendid
teacher.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
MYERS FORD BRIDGE.

The commissioner of the County
Court went on mission of inspection
of inspection last Tuesday to the new
bridgeat Myers Ford. We are inform.
ed that the bridge has been COM
pleted but that there have been no
files made on either side and the
bridge is therefore useless until the
files are made. We have been told
that the petitioners for the bridge OBJ
ligated themselves to make the files
without cost to the county but so fsi
nothing has been done.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
FELL IN CISTERN

Mr.. Frank Triggs, living on Judge
Faulkn er's farm south oftown had one
of his best work horses to fall into a
cistern at Elkins Park. The horse
broke through the arch aud fell a dis
lance of IA Zee. into three feet of water
Mr.. ]. P. Kline was sent for and in a
few minutes he drew the animal to the
surface in an uninjured co ndition.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
Respectfully
Ward b. Lindsay
ASSESSOR

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of assessor In the first
district subject to the regular Demo
cratic County Convention. If nomi-
hated and elected promise to faithful
y performs the duties ofthe Office to the
best of my ability. John b. Baker.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29

hereby annou, ce myeelf AS cam
didate for the nomination for State
Senator for the 18th Senatorial district,
subject to the action of the Democratic
rimaries sud nominating conventions
Robert C.. Burkhart.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29

Mr.. ]. W. Stewart has been on
visit to Miss Sallie Faulkner at tn e
Faulkner summer cottage ct Buck
Roe Beach, Va.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
FOR ASSESSOR.

Mr.. Editor. Please announce Mr..
NJ. l.. Payne candidate Tor the office
of assessor for the second assessment
district of Berkeley county subject to
the Democratic nominating conven-
ton.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
Many Voter.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Prosecuting Attorney Of
Berkeley county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic county convention
Allen b. Noll.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
Announcement.

l hereby announce 7,yseli .candi-
Gate for the Office ofState Senator from
the 18th Senatorial. district. suffice
20 the aciion OF Ire mocrat:c Sena
toriai convention.
VIM. Campbell.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,
State of West Virginia,

State OF West Virginia,
VS. In Chancery.
Eliza Aerison, ct al
Commissioners Office, Martinsburg, w. Va.
July q, 1904.
The plaintiff and each OF the unknown de-
PENDANTS and all unknown owners and claim
ants of any part or parcel of the lands men
toned In plaintiffs DILL in the above entitled
cause, will take notice that on the
Goth Day of August, 1904,
at my office in Martnsburg, w. Va, in the
County OF Berkeley, will commence the dis
charge OF my duties under the decree OF refer,
ence in the above entitled cause, a copy OF
which decree is published with this notice: At
which time and place you and each of you,
can after d and defend any interest you may
have in the lands, or In question in this suit.
Given under my hand this 2lst day OF July,
1901.
A. g. NADaNBoUscH
Commissioner.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
To MY FRIENDS

The unexpired term of my late part
ner, Z. S.'Grant Pitzer, when l am
now filling, expiring on the first OF
January next, hereby announce my
self q candidate for the Republican
nomination for Prosecuting Attorney
of Berkeley county for The ensuing
term.
Respectfully
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
LAST VETERAN OF 1912
Uncleof our Tow nsman is Aged
l04 Years.

The following item appeared in the
Kansas City Star of May IL. Mr.
Cronk is an uncle of George Cronk Of
this place.
Hiram Cronk. who celebrated his
l04th anniversary week ago, at Ava
n. Y is the last pensioner of the
war of 1912, the only survivor
in this country. The aged soldier
is failing rapidly and is counted to
his bedmost Of the time, faithfully
attended to by his daughter, Mrs.
Sarah Crowley, nearly 70 years old.
Hiram Cronk enlisted at Western,
n. Y, August 1, 1914, when he was
just a little more than IA years old.
His father, James Cronk, and two
brothers, Casper and John, enlisted
ON the same day. All of them served
under Captain Edmund Fuller in de-
fense of Sackett's Harbor. At the
close Of the war the father and three
sons were honorably discharged.
The records of the pension Office show
that Hiram Cronk is the last pension
er of this war. For a number Of
years he drew a pension ,of Sl2 per
month, but in February, 1908, con-
gress Tassed an act increasing this to
S25 month, "Hiram Cronk beiug the
last pensioner of the War of 1912. "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
Held for Trial.

AT the examination which has been
in progress for several weeks, in San
Francisco, Commissioner Heacook last
week decided +. A. Hyde and II, p,
Dimond lould both be held for trial
at Washington, ID, O., for conspiracy
to defraud the United States govern
ment by illegally acquiring title to
public lands.
On the announcement of the de-
Gision, Attorney Henry, the attorney
for the government, asked that bail
of the defendants be doubled, That
of Hyde be made 500 900 and that OF
Dimond $50, 600, Tho attorney stated
that he made the suggestion for the
reason that the ofiense with which
the men were charged was not one OF
which they could be extradited, should
they decide to leave the country ant
not appear for their trials. The court
announced that the bail of Hyde
would be fixed at $40, 600 and that ftl
Dimond at SEQ, 600,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
May Weather for 81 Years.

The records of tho weather bureau
Of the United States department of
agriculture, kept at Portland, Ore
gon, for a period of 32 years, show
that the weather conditions for the
month Of May have been as follows;
The mean or average temperature of
the month has been 81 degrees. The
warmest May was that of 1888, with a
temperature of G2 degrees. The cold.
est May was that Of 1899, with tenn.
pcraturo o, 81 degrees. Tho highest
temperature which has been recorded
in the month was 80 degrees on May
%, 1887 The lowest temperature
which has been recorded in tho month
was SO degrees on May 8, 1894
The average rainfall for May has
been 2.30 inches. The greatest
monthly precipitation was G.6O inches
In 1879, and the least 0GS Of an inch
in 1888 The average number of days
in the month when rain has fallen
has been l8.
The average number Of clear days
in the month has been z; partly
cloudy, # cloudy, l3.
Tho average hourly velocity Of the
wind for the month has been sever
miles per hour The highest velocity
of wind recorded for tho month wal
| " miles nm hOnr.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
Excursion Rates.

The Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany will place round trip tickets
from Portland to St. Louis and return
on account of the Worlds Fair to be
held at St. Louis, on sale on dates as
follows;
june 18th 18th aud 18th.
July list, 2d and Sd.
August sth, 9th, and 10th.
September 9th, 9th, and ith.
October Sd, 4th, and 9TH.
The round trip rate fIom Portland
to St. Louis and return, good for 30
days from date Of sale aud good for
return via any of the direct lines will
be $3.50
On the same dates round trip tickets
will be sold to Chicago and return at
rate Of S12.5O
The round trip rate from Portland
to st. Louis returning via Chicago and
direct lines or to Chicago returning
via St. Louis will be 5000
All tickets will have to be used to
destination within 10 days from date
of sale, but will be good for 30 days
from date Of purchase. Stopovers will
be permitted west Of St. Paul or Mis-
souri, River points.
If passenger desires to return
through California, the above rates
will be increased by sl3.5),
The Northern Pacific will operate
three trains daily from Portland, and
the ticket agent will route you via
this company's line if you ask foi
your ticket via this route
For any additional information il
connection with rates, routes, etc.
call on or write A.. ID. CHARLTON
Asst. Genu Passenger Agent at 25.
Morrison St., corner Of 3D., Portland
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
VISITS THE GOLD BUG
Portland Mining Men Have Bond
on Valuable Property.

Angus Mcqueen and Clark Taber,
the well known Portland mining men,
accompanied by Albert Geiser, the
most prominent mine owner in East
ern Oregon, arrived here Monday and
next day proceeded out to the Gold
Bug mine, 10 miles southwest Of
Glendale, on which property they
recently took bond, and in which
a fabulously rich strike was made this
week of ore that will run thousands
of dollars to the ton.
Mr.. Geiser about six years ago sold
the famous Bonanza mine near Sump-
ter for $3.50, 900, and still owns num-
Der Of valuable mines in that district.
Only last week he took bond on
tho Oregon King mino in Crook
county for 100000
When such mining men as these
gentlemen take hold Of properties
here, there will be something do
ing' before long, and it would not
surprise us If 1000 stamps are pound
ing out gold within few miles Of
Glendale within the next couple of
years.
1t is the intention of these mining
magnates to make the Gold Bug ono
Of the greatest mines in the West
within short time-and they have
the energy and capital with which to
do it.
Mr.. Goisor informed us that owing
to tho high altitude and severe win
tors in the Sumpter district, which is
injurious to his health, he may con-
Glide to transfer his operations en-
tirely to the Glendale district, which
has all the advantages in tho world
for easy and successful mining; be-
sides It enjoys tho finest and most
hoalthful climate in the world. :
Glendilo News.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
The Morld,a Fair Route.

Those anticipating an Eastern trip,
or % visit to the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition at st. Louis, cannot afford
10 overlook the advantages offered by
the Missouri Pacific Railway, which,
ON account Of its various routes and
gatcways, has been appropriately
named "The Worlds Fair Route.
Passengers from the Northwest
take the MISSOURI Pacific trains
from Denver or Pueblo, with the
choice Of either going direct through
Kansas City, or via Wichita, Fort
Scott and Pleasant Hill
Two trains daily from Denver and
Pueblo 10 st. Louis without change,
carrying all classes Of modern equip
mont, including electric lighted OBJ
srryauon parlor cafe dining cars Ter
daily trains between Kansas City ant
st. Louis
Write OF call on w. C. Mcbride
/ General Agent, I2i Third street
Portland, for detailed information
and illustrated Literature.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
ONE AND 0NE-THIRD FARE
To Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence at Los Angeles

Account above conference, the
Southern Pacific Co. will make re.
duced rates on the certificate plan
from main line points in
Oregon south of Portland Passen.
gers will purchase tickets to Los
Angeles, for which Agent will collect
the highest one way tate, giving
special receipt On presentation of
this receipt, daily executed, by origi-
nal purchaser. Southern Pacific
Agent at Los Angeles, will sell re-
turn ticket at one-third fare. Sale
dates from Oregon points will be
May 90, 26, and 30. Tbs last day
on which certificates will be hon
ored for return at reduced rates from
Los Angeles, will be June 9th, 1901.
W. L. CONAN, G. p. A.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
AT IA COST OF S2,OOO,OOO
$1,000 Acres of Oregon Land
Can BE Reclaimed.

A Washington special says the an
nouncement that Oregon, the largest
contributor to the reclamation funds,
has finally been recognized by score
tary Hitchcock, who has approved the
Malheur project, contemplating the
irrigation Of $4,000 acres of land in
the vicinity of Vale and has set aside
81, 900, 900 for the construction of
storage reservoirs and canals, is some
what misleading The secretary's
action does not necessarily mean that
the government will undertake the
construction of the Malheur project or
that the Sc. 900, 600 now set aside will
be expended on that or any other ir-
rigation work in Oregon.
To secure an explanation of the
Secretary's action, the Oregonian
correspondent had an interview with
Chief Newell, of tho reclamation SER
vice, on whose recommendation the
secretary acted, and ascertained the
facts as Hereafter given. Mr. Newell
says the allotment does not commit
the government to the Malheur pro-
ject, but simply signifies that the de-
partment has ascertaIned by field ex-
aminations that about 10, 900 acres
near Vale can be reclaimed at cost
not exceeding s., 600, 900.
Whether the government will take
mp the Malheur project will depend
altogether upon future developments.
There are already many vestments.
There are many vested rights of water
around Vale. The entire Summer
flow of streams which would be de-
pended upon to furnish water for
she Malheur project, has already been
appropriated, aud about one half of
the land lying under the proposed
government canals has been entered.
If the owners of the water rights are
willing to waive their claims and al
low the government undisputed con.
trol of the streams, at least to the
extent Of secuing sufficient water to
make the project a success, and if the
owners Of land included within that
project will sign an agreement to bear
their proportionate share of the cost
of constructing the works, namely,
S2j or $50 an acre, then the govern.
ment will be ready to construct this
work provided that a subsequent in
yestigation shows that dams Gun be
constructed on sites already picked
out and canals can be built and main
tanned at reasonable cost
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
Good Ground for a necree.

There is Salem woman who ought
to have no trouble in obtaining the
divorce she seeks. Part Of her com.
plant is thus set forth through the
Salem journal;
THAT for several years prior to
this date. defendant become "a fire.
quentcr OF saloons aud spent bis time
in loaing aud and ussing politics,
whiting drygoods boxes aud saving
the government Of the United Statos
from ruin; that the only necessities
Of life that he was willing 10 provide
for plaintiff was water aud this
marital duty he performed grude Ing.
ly, his whole time being occupied IN
preparing for conflict with the rcd
dragon, the octopus and other mon.
sters that were breathing destruction
and devastating the helpless millions
Of American serfs, and so cngrossod
was defendant in saving the running
gear Of this government and adyocat
ing dollar that would be good in
Europe that he took no time IN the
vulgar pursuits Of rustling proyondei
for the family lardor "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
DemocIatIe Spenklnn.

Robert Glenn Smith, democratic
candidate for representative, Dennis
II. Stoyall, candidate for school
superintendent and II. ID, Norton,
will make speech making tour adj
dressing the people OF the county on
Legislation particularly affecting Jose.
phino coun ty
Their dates are ns follows;
LELAND, Friday, May 20
Grants Pass, Saturday, May 2L
Holland, Tuesday, May q.
Waldo, Wednesday. May 20.
Korby, Thursday May 90.
Selma, Friday, May 27.
Slate Creek, Saturday, May 2s.
Meetings will also be hcll il
Grants Pass at later dates
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
a Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto
gether true. Dr. Kings New Dis
covery for CONSUMPTION is sure cure
for all lung aud throat troubles
Thousands can testify to that. Mrs
G. b. Van Metre of Shepherdtown,
w Va. says Il had severe case of
Bronchitis and for year tried every
thing | heard of but got no relief.
One bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery then cured me absolutely. "
It's infallible for Group, Whooping
Cough, Grip, Pneumonia and Con
sumption. Try it. It's guaranteed by
National Drug Store and Grants Pass
Pharmacy. Trial bottles free. Reg.
sizes 5Oc, Sl00.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
MONUMENTAL MINES CO,
Machinery is Arriving at Crescent
City.

\ consignment of machinery for
the Monumental Mines Co arrived on
the steamer Newsboy, Tuesday morn
ing. This is portion of the ma
chinery for which the above named
company has advertised for proposals
to haul from this city to their mines
about 40 miles inland, near the
Grants Pass road These mines,
which were recently purchased by
Col. t. VAIN Morgan Draper aud ass
sociates, are said to contain gold in
paying quantity, and it is estimated,
by competent men, that there are
200, 900 tons of ore in sight The
company propose to put in machinery
for operating the mine, and will have
about 200 men at work before the sum-
mor is ended Crescent City News.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19

From the Chaplin, S. c., News
Early in the spring my wife aud
were taken with diarrhooa aud so
severe were the pains that wo called a
physician who prescribed for us, but
his medicine failed to give any relief
A friend who had bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy on hand gave each of us a
dose and we at once felt tho effects
| procured bottle and before using
che entire contents, we were entirely
cured. 1t is a wonderful remedy and
should be found in every houshold.
II. @. Baily,, editor This remedy is
for sale by all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
A Startling Test.

To save life, DIR. T, G. Merritt,
of No. Mehoopany, Pa, made start
ling test resulting in wonderful
cure. He writes, "a patient was at.
tackled with violent hemorrhages,
caused by liberation of the stomach.
l had often found Electric Bitters ex-
cellent for acute stomach and liver
troubles, so prescribed them. The
piatient gained from the FIRST, and has
not had an attack in II months "
Electric Bitters are positively guaran-
teed for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Con-
stipation and Kidney troubles. Try
them. Only SOC at National Drug
Store and Grants Pass Pharmacy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
Cured M, Mother Of Rhsumsli,m.

" My mother has been a sufferer for
many years with Theuma tism, " says
W. II. Howard, Of Husband, Pa.
" At times she was unable to move at
All, while at all times walking was
painful. | presented her with bottle
Of Chambcrlain's Pain Balm and after
few applications she decided it was
the most wonderful pain relieyer she
had over tried, in fact, she II never
without it now aud IS at all times
.ablo 20 walk. An occasional applica.
tion of Pain Balm keeps away the
pain that she was formerly troubled
with. For sale by all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
A Positive Necessity.

Having to lay upon my bed for IL
days from severely bruised leg, l
only found relief when | used bot.
tle Of Billiards. Snow Liniment. l
can choorfully recommend It as the
best medicine for bruises ever sent
to the afflicted, II has now become u
necessity upon myself. ID. II.
BYrnes, Merchant, Doversville, Texas
25c, SOC, 81. 90 at slower Drug Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
Hsrbins

viii overcome indigestion and dys-
pepsia regulate the bowles and cure
liver and kidney complaints. Il is
the best blood enricher and inyigora-
tor in the world. It il purely vege-
table, perfectly harmless, you will
use it if you are wise. r. y. An
drews, editor and Mgr Cocoa and
Rockladge News, Cocoa, Fla, writes
y have used your Herbiue in my
family, and find it d most excellent
medicine. lts effects upon myself
nave be d a marked benefit recon.
mend it uuhesitatingly. 80 cent.
M slower Drug %.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-19
Whooplns Cough

4" In the spring Of 1901 my children
bad whooping cough, says Mrs D.
W. Capps, of Capps, Ala. ~ used
Chamberlain Cough Remedy with
the most satisfactory results. think
this is the best remedy | have ever
seen FOR whooping cough This
remedy keeps the congh loose, lessons
the severity and frequency Of the
coughing spells aud countcructs any
tendency toward pneumonia. For
sale by all druggists.