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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
MR.. MYERS A BENEDICT.
MISS MARY nc. cRIsMouE IN WIN
CHESTER Yesterday.
Ceremony Was Performed at the Home
OF the Brides Parents and Was
witnessed by Number.

Mr. Edgar J. Myers, of this city,
and Miss Mary Estella Chrismore,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. james j
Chrismore, of Winchester. Va, we're
the principals in pretty wedding at
the home Of the BRIDES parents in Win
chester Thursdayafternoon at o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
@. L. Weeds. pastor of the Market.
street Methodist church. The cere-
mouy WAS witnessed by large num-
Der of intimate friends from this city,
inchester and Washington.
The bridal party entered the parlors
Mt the appointed time to the strains of
Lohengrin's wedding march PLAYED
by Miss Dalsv Bowen, of this CITY.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Carl
Grove. of this city, aunt of the bride.
Miss Blanche Forney. of Winchester,
was bridesmaid, and Mr.. George
Seihert. of this city, was best man.
Master Frank Dunn. of this citv.
cousin of the bride. was license
| bearer.
The bride was attired in Incoming
gown of cream voIle over taffeta and
carried giant chrysanthemums, tied
with white ribbon Those who re-
ceived the guests were Misses Blanche
Dunn and Daisy Bowen, Of this city,
and Miss Ethel Chrisman, of WiAches
ter.
A reception was held Immediately
after the ceremony and was attended
by a large number. Mr.. and Mrs.
Myers came to this city on the IA
train over the Cumberland Valley,
where they win make. their future
home. The bride is we'll known in
this CITY, having srent some time
here rs z est OF or SISTER. The
groom is we'll known Young druggist
in the smnloy Of MIR NJ. a. Spodgrass.
Tnose who attended the wedding
from This city we're; Mrs J. II.
Myers. Messrs. William and Bernard
Myers, mother and brothers Of the
groom, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowen.
Mrs. Thomas H. Dunn. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Norris Robinson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
GOT OFF TOO SOON.
Travelling Man Sues the Baltimore &
Ohio for $5, 900 Damages.

Ohio for $5, 900 Damages.
J. FL. Fair has entered suit against
the Baltimore g. Ohio in the Superior
court in Baltimore to recover So, 600
damages Tor injuries and loss sus-
tanned by the plaintiff because of a
mistake made by the company's con-
ductor. The declare tion states that
the plaiptiff is travelling salesman
and on August Is while a passenger
on the road from Paw Paw to Shenan-
doah Junction, was compelled to walk
several miles on account of mistake
made by the conductor on the train.
1t is alleged that the conductor an
nounced that the train had reached
the junction aud the plaintiff aiiohted
ONLY to find, after the train had left.
that he was two and half miles from
the station Thereby, it is alleged.
the plainiff was obliged to walk over
the rough railroad bed TO reach the
junction, carrying heavy baggage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
SYNOD BEGINS SESSIONS
Rev. M. D. Gaver Delivered the
Annual Sermon Last Night.
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN TODAY
Rev. W. H. Dunbar, Of Baltimore,
Selected as President Interesting
Reports are Filed.

The eighty-fifth annual Maryland
synod OF the Lutheran church con-
vened in this city Thursday evening
The SYNOD embraces Maryland, v est
Virginia and the District Of Columbia
aud will be in session until Tuesday
of next week. Tie sessions of the
synod are being held IN -. JOINS
Lutheran church, of which Rev. G. :.
Trump is pastor. The annual sermon
was preached last night by Rev. Nj.
ID. Gaver,of WilIiamsport, Md, presi-
dent of the synod, The sermon,
which was addressed TO a large con-
gregation, was an interesting and able
discourse.
There will be about 200 ministers
and layman present at the sessions,
the most of who have already arrived
and been assigned to their places at
different homes in the city. The dele
gates began arriving yesterday morn
ing. The first business taken up at
today's session was the election OF
officers for the ensuing year, which re-
suited as follows:
President-Rev. w. Ii. Dunbar, OF
st. Marks church, Baltimore, Nd.
Secretary-Rev.J John b. Bowers, of
Calvary church, Baltimore, Md.
Treasurer-Mr. Cornelious Eek
hardt, of Washington, the present in
cumbent.
1t was the desire of the synod to
confer the honor of president upon
Rev. G. S, Trump, but he declined il
for several reasons.
President Gaver submitted his
yearly report, which was an interest
ing one Ii showed that there had
been - dismissals of clergymen to
other synods; IL admissions to the
Maryland synod IA designations OF
pastoral charges; 10 acceptances OF
calls to churches, aud 8 installations
of pastors. There have been an un.
usual number of church improve
ments, including laying cornerstones
cancellations of church debts, build
ing parsonages, dedication of church
buildings. About $4,000 have been
thus spent, and other work to the
value of more. than 100000 is now
under way.
An epoch was the fortieth anniver
sary of the installation of Rev. F p
Henninghauser as pastor of st. Step
hens church, Baltimore, and the can
collation. of the remaining debt 20
more than "a 1000
The president called attention to the
overture from the general SYNOD re
speeding the question of marriages
and divorces, and recommended thai
suitable action be taken by the synod
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29

This win be one of the important
matters to come up later.
Rev. w. II. Dunbar, chairman Of
the examining committee. reported
the following applications For or
dination-rhilip III. r. Mullen,
George H. yesterday, Otto E. Bre-
genger and John J. Scherer, jr. For
license-Silas Fl. Cutler and Fred A.
Hightman.
DIR. @. s.. Hartman, secretary OF the
board of home missions, addressed the
synod on the work of the board, max
ing special reference to the enlarged
field of the work and the debt resting
on the board.
He stated that the past year had
been the best in the history of Access
sions to church membership. The debt
Of $12 600 was due not so much to
shrinkage Of receipts ms to the en-
largement Of the work,
A number of visiting ministers were
then introduced TO the synod, after
which Dir. j A. Cultz addressed the
synod is the interest Of the board of
education.
The following hours of meeting were
adopted. Devotional service s 80 IN;
synod ~ to 10 m, 2 p IN to s p IN;
evening service 7:45.
After prayer by Rev. L A. Mason,
d. D.. the morning session adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
TO RESUME FORMER PRACTICE.
Engines and Crews viii Make

Engines and Crews Will Make
Through Runs in the Future.
The Cumberland Valley viii IN a
few weeks announce that the old
practice Of running engines and crews
through from Harrisburg 70 Winches-
ter ana visa versa, without change on
the through runs, win again be put in
operation. Men on the long runs will
then he compelled to move to Win
chester or Harrisburg, in order that
they can get their turns. The through
running rpeans longer hours to the
crews but more money.
The old practice was abandoned
some time ago, but the officials have
now agreed to establish il again. The
exact time Of the official announce
ment has not been set. There viii be
a number who will be compelled to
move to either of these places.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT.
MIR. THOMAS y HARRIS DIES IN
HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON.
Moved From Here About Two Years
Agc-wiu Bc Brought Here
far gnfarrnMne
for Intermcnt.

Mr.. Thomas j. Harris, n former
resident of this city. died Thursday
morning at O'Clock at the Garfield
hospital in Washington, ID. @. Tie
cause of his demise was brain fever,
ana came after comparatively short
illness. He was taken to the hospital
several days ago for treatment, bat
the fever Lad strong Lold on him at
the time. aud the attack proved fatal.
! He was about 56 wears Of age.
He is survived by three children,
Mrs. Mable O'Hara. Messrs. Marvel
and Milbourn Harris, of Washington.
His wife died about year ago aud
was brought here from Washington
for interment.
Several distant relatives reside in
this city.
The remains will be brought to this
city on train No. over the Baltimore
81 Ohio on Saturday at noon. They
will be taken direct to he First Metho-
dist Episcopal church. of which the
deceased was member for several
years where the funeral will occur.
The servicesswill be conducted by the
pastor. Rev. A. j. Gill Interment
viii be- in Norbourn cemetery. The
pail bearers will be Messrs A. ID.
Darby, Charles q. Custer. Thomas
Kearus and Thomas Turner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
STATE CHAIRMEN AGREE.
NoRTHU0TT AND Me0mAw mAKG
MOVE Fon cLEAN ELEcTAon.
WI Prosecute AN law vioiatcra and
nm illegal Votes VIII Be Cast ~
They Can ho Prevented.

| VIII Prosecute AN Law violatora and
M illegal votes VIII ne cast IL
They Can CSC Prevented.
The chairman OF the state commit
tees have agreed TO do all In their
power 10 prevent illegal voting and
to punish offenders against the elec-
ton laws. The following agreement,
entered into and signed by both chair
men. was given out at the republi-
can headquarters;
1T is hereby agreed by Elliott
Northcott, chairman on behalf of the
Republican state committee and John
II. McGraw, chairman, on behalf of
the Democratic state committee, that
they pledge the republican and demo-
cratic parties jointly and severally to
take such steps as will prevent the
casting Of illegal votes at the election
to be held on the. sth day OF Novem-
Der, 1904.
sAll officers of the election, meme
bers of committees and other persons
who are engaged in conducting the
election, or attending the election for
the purpose Of voting, are requested
to inform the undersigned of any vio-
lation OF the election laws and the
name Of any person or persons, who
are not entitled under the law TO ex-
ercise the right Of suffrage in this
state. All persons are requested TO
notify the undersigned, by telegraph
or otherwise, OF any infraction Of the
election laws on the day of election
or attempts to violate the election
laws before the said election. The
violation of the election law Is made
crime by the law and can be prose-
cuted In the courts. and we pledge
ourselves to prosecute ali offenders, It
matters not TO what party they be-
long.
tSigned) Elliott Northcott,
chairman Republican Committee.
John II. McGraw.
| chairman Democratic committee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
The Coolest Yet.

Last night the mercury, according
the instruments OF Weather Observer
vanMetre, dropped to 90 degrees
above. This is about the coolest it
has. been this season. Ice was very
plentiful this morning, some Of which
was TO good thickness. The frost
this morning was also heavy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
A New Mascot.

A new mascot, in the shape of a
large black cat, walked into police
headquarters this morning, and has
now taken charge. The men at the
station say that it is surely an oman
of good luck.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
Doing the Fair.

Messrs. Frank Hudgei, Ira Sutton
REYNOLDS and George Myers. Of Van
clevesville. have gone to St. Louis y
visit the exposition. The young mel
state that they will see everythinI
worth seeing at the fair.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
colored Couple Wed.

A marriage license was issued at the
office of the county clerk yesterday
evening to William Stanton and
Mary Jane Grantham, both colored
residents of this county. The mar
riage occurred in the. county last
night
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-29
New Wagon.

The J. w. Bishop Wholesale Grocery
Co., has placed on the street new
delivery wagon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
RADIUM LIQUID AIR AND
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY

Professor Patty at the NJ. E. church
Friday evening June TO-. This en-
tertainment is one of the most in
teresting as well as the most
instructive ever brought to Grand
Rapids and will we think meet the
approval and support Of the thinking
people Of our city. This entertain
ment will be given special attention
in the next issue Of the REPORTER.
The following Is an extract from
Cedar Rapids, Iowa:
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 5, 1904.
1t is seldom that the people Of
Cedar Rapids or anywhere else are
privileged to hear so excellent lee
ture and to see such wonderful
demonstrations as were presented by
Professor Patty in his marvellous
Radium, Liquid Air and Wireless
Telegraphy. Those hearing it were
impressed with three facts. First,
that the scientific discovery and ex-
pertinent is leaping forward faster
than this rapid century. Second,
that Prof. Patty is thoroughly apace
with the times in theory and appiica-
he not only understands the wonder
full scientific phenomena, but that he
has most interesting and engaging
manner of preSentiment.
He made science eloquent, aud with
his Aladdin touch he caused mystery
to become every day facts. His science
'is.interesting, his experiments wonder.
full, and his personality is charming.
We deem ourselves indeed fortunate
in being able to secure and hear him.
Yours sincerely,
THOMAS A. BERKEBILE,
Lawyer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
GRADUATING EXERCISES

The Graduating Exercises at the
Lincoln High School last night are
counted among the best ever held in
this city. The nine subjects treated
were of vital Importance to every
citizen of this republic.
The exercises were opened by Rev.
Shaw leading in prayer.
Music by Lambert's Orchestra.
These musicians are an honor to our
city and should be encouraged in every
way possible.
Grafton by Carl J. Odegard, The
Russian Jew. The requirements of a
good speaker is good voice and this
young man lacked nothing along that
line. His delivery was excellent and
his subject was well handled showing
much study and careful preparation.
He made a nice point in speaking of
the Jew being Objectionable because
he would work overtime.
Essay by Ruth J. Emmons, James
Smithsonian. The life and work of
this wonderful man was nicely des-
cribed, also the founding of the Smith
sonian Institute at the expense of
half million. The picture of the
past. present and future of this
institution of learning was nicely
described. 1t was we'll delivered and
pleased the entire audience.
Music-Quartette,-I Italia, by Laura
Reeves, Mathilda Bunge, W.. S. Lower
and Archie Rozelle. They are among
the best talent of our city and if there
had been no other entertainment but
the music of the evening the audience
would have felt doubly paid for their
effort.
Oration-Free Trade in England
by Thomas E. Boyle. This subject
was well handled an interesting
sketch given of protective tariff and
free trade in the different countries of
Europe. The audience received very
clear idea of Mr.. Chamberlain and
his movement in England.
Essay, Helen Keller.-by Agnes
Keenan,. The speaker gave an excel
liant sketch of this wonderful woman
beginning with her educational life at
SIX years of age and following it step
by step up to the present time, show
ing what can be accomplished under
the greatest of disadvantages.
Music-Duet-by Laura Reeves and
Math1lda Bunge. These ladies are
always sure to please when they
appear before Grand Rapids au-
dience, and as usual they did not
disappoint,
Oration-What shall we do with
Porto Rico, by August w. JAM. The
speaker began by giving a history of
the first settlement in this country
following it to Porto Rico, showing
the Porto Ricans not a rebellious
people. He showed clearly that it
ought to become one of our territories.
It was very able address and full of
facts grasped eagerly by the audience.
Essay-Korea by Esma Dolan.
This speaker had an excellent voice
and good delivery and the subject was
we'll handled, showing no progress in
Korea for 1000 years. Her sketch of
the women of Korea was new and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
Honor Retiring President.

Many pleasant evenings spent by
the Entire Nous Club the past year.
The affair took the form of a surprise
in honor Of Miss Laura Duggan, the
retiring president, light refreshments
were served and Miss Duggan was
presented by the club with a hand
some silver bon-bon dish, appro-
priately engraved, as token of the
high esteem in which she is held.
The Entire Nous Club held bust
ness meeting at the Library Saturday
evening, when Miss Laura Dugpan
resigned from the presidency and Mrs.
A. G. Boorman was elected as her
successor, Mrs. Boorman, resignlng
from the treasurership, was succeeded
by Miss Anna Mcmillan. A report
from the committee on the entertain
ment, "a Trip Around the World" to
be given bJ the clubs, for the benfit
OF the Cemetery association was to
the effect, that, for Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. A. L. Ridgeman.
occurred one of the pleasantest OF the
various reasons, the entertainment
had been postponed till fall.
It pays to buy your cigars at johnson
a ~ r. ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03

| interesting.
Music-Luella Jackson and Fern
Love. These two young ladies did
excellent and pleased all lovers Of
| music.
Oration-John Marshall by Margaret
Granger. Here again the voice and
delivery of the speaker was most
excellent. She gave most excellent
description OF John Marshall,
showing that fates had dealt kindly
with him, showing his wonderful
power and ability not only as Judge
but as writer. Her thought was ex-
cellent. She is strong, plain and
clear speaker.
Oration-Our Philippine Policy by
Reslo 81. Havenor. The speaker gave
an early history of this country, follow
ing civilization step by step westward
to the Mississippi River, then to the
Pacific Coast and to the Philippines.
He showed that the United States
government had recently sent 1000
school teachers to the Philippines. He
showed clearly that the Philippine
was willing and able to take on civil
ization and education. He is the max
ing of good orator and we shall ex-
pect in years to come to hear from
this young man.
Music-Quartette by Laura Reeves,
Mathilda Bunge, w. S. Lower and
Archie Rozelle. This was one Of the
treats of the evening and captured
the whole audience.
Essay-The Future of our Forests
by Franklin J. Natwick. This was
one of the hardest subjects to handle
of the evening, but the speaker had
given it much care and study and
gave us many facts pertaining to our
forests not known to the average
citizen.
Oration-Panama Canal by William
Parrish. This subject also was
handled in mastery way and PreSi-
dent Roosevelt was highly praised in
the course he took in recognizing
Panama. The advantages to be
derived from this immense water way
were discussed in an able manner.
The address was well worded, a credit
to the speaker and treat to the
audience.
Supe rintendent Youker gave the
graduates some excellent advice after
which he presented them with their
diplomas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
Horse Gets $500 a Second.

A jury in the circuit court awarded
NJ. J. Sullivan, owner of Z. F. w. $500
every second his trotting horse lost in
speed as a result OF an accident caused
by it coming in contact with broken
wires OF the Wisconsin Telephone
Company. The horse, it was claimed
lost seven seconds of it's speed, MAX
ing the total Judgement against the
Wisconsin Telephone company s2,l0O
at Lacrosse. Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
SECOND MACHINE STARTED

The large paper machine No. at
the Consolidated Paper Company's mill
was started last night at 10 p. M. It
was some what of an exception to
this kind of work, as in eighteen
minutes from the time stock was let
on, the mammoth machine was finish
ing paper on the calendar rolls.
1t required thirty minutes to start
machine No. /, but it is more often
the case that it requires from three
hours to three days to get paper
through the machine for the first
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
| newspaper to succeed mus

A newspaper to succeed must be
decent. The daily life, the words and
works of every newspaper editor
should be clean. pure and without
faint. No editor can be decent il his
paper lies about the editors of other
papers. The day for the brutal prize
fighting and abusive editor has gone
by, and decency, truth and honesty
are as necessary in newspaper work as
they are in the pulpit. -Manistiqoe
Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03

The American farmer is the
country'S balance wheel. His is the
greatest Of all our industries, and he
is most prosperous when Republican
policies are in force. He realizes this,
and that is the reason why he votes
for continued prosperity for support
ing the Republican candidates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
Kauth.Krumrei,

Otto Kauth and Miss Bertha
Krumrei were married yesterday
afternoon at two O'Clock, in the
German Lutheran church. Rev. Bittner
officiating. Misses Minnie Krumrei,
Emma Post, Freda Kurz and Messrs.
Otto Knuth, Frank Krumrei and
Paul Arndt attended the bride and
groom. A six O'Clock wedding dinner
was served to the guests at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Krumrei. After the feast
dancing was INDUCED in.
A travelling man at a hotel recently
found hair in the honey. He went
to the proprietor and kicked. 81
can't help it," said the latter, 81
bought it for combed honey" The
next day at dinner he happened to
run across small hair in the ice
cream and the landlord could not
account for it. 1.-The ice was shaved
said he. The guest was boiling hot
the next day as he picked a raven
hair out Of his portion of apple pie,
and angrily jerked up the proprietors
who turned him down very effectually
as follows: ''In the apple pie, chi
Well that beats the Dutch I Ger.
tainly bought those apples for bald.
Wuns."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
The Fourth Of July.

What about it? Are we to have a
celebration and remain at home or go
to the neighbOriDg cities and assist
them in doing honor to this, the most
patriotic day of the whole year
Doubtless this subject will be discussed
at the citizens meeting next Thurs
day evening at the city hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
Their First Car Load.

The Consolidated Water Power &
Paper Company are shipping their
first car of paper to day. The car is
nicely decorated. It contains $4,000
pounds of print paper and goes to
Los Angeles, California.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03

Detroit, who have been visiting at
their fathers home, NJ. S. Pratt,
departed this morning for Mime
apolis, From there they will go to
Lake MinnetOnka, where Mrs. w. f.
SandersOn will assume the manage
ment OF their summer resort hotel,
the White House, this season. Mr..
Sanderson will remain in Merrill to
continue as proprietor OF the Lincoln.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03
CITY IN BRIEF


The st. Katherine's Guild will give
a chicken pie supper in the guilds
hall, west side from five to eight
O'Clock, Thursday, June 8. Supper only
Is cents per plate. 31-3t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03

Miss Harriet Williams is drilling
her pupils for piano and song recital
to be given this month also will be
pleased to see new pupils to arrange
for lessons during. vacation. Residence
500 Baker street, phone 293.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-03

Miss Katherine Gallaghan, will be
in Grand Rapids every Friday to give
LESSONS on the mandolin, piano, and
organ. New pupils may call at &. w.
Davis store or address her at NekooSa.
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