davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18
Query--Why is the Christmas holiday
frequently alluded to us the "Yulet.de :"

Answcr- BccH,ise the, Christmas festival
'is kept during the time when the feast Of
Od,n, The Yule father. was formerly held
by the ssaxoy,s. That feast began wll
what is now our Christmas Eye. when
III Saxon Households ~ great log was
ancToss tho hearth. Then the Yulc filc was
kindlei nndfthe feast, which lasted unit
New Year, was llshered In amidst much
merry making and carousing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly,
add the fruit a fter it has been carefully
Toured Then put in the flour. nElittle
at time mixing and beating vigorously.
Add the liquor last ana bake for several
hours IN a moderate oven. Il Sc
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03

FOL owing is list Of unclaimed let
te,s rem lining 10 the Post Office Mar
'in3hn~T w Va, Nav goth, 1904
If not called for will be sent to the
d I'd Letter Office at Washington,
Ju7e 18Th, 1904.
Persons calling for them will aay
advert ID.
hts. Henrietta Barker, Oliver
B taas, Angus Brown, c. c. Brown,
Beverly Braxton, Jessie Butler, Fan
ME Busey, Glenn Davis, c. Delivery,
Ms E1ie D nigurg Mrs. NJ. F. Fore
mas MIS- William Harrison, indie
o nAent Fannie Jackson Cold. wv.
E Rice, Lee B. Ransom, A. E. Reich
lee, Mrs Mary NJ. Stewart, S. D.
Stod&afd Chas Stroyer, Mrs. Harley
Shompsou, Miss Lille Walters.
Alex Clohan P. M.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
RURAL NAIL pELIVERY.

Many people will be surprised at
the large number of persons employ.
ed in the rural free delivery service,
A member of congress says thar they
now number "a 700 a..d that by
the end of the coming fiscal year, for
which the SCI, 900, 600 is appropriated
they will number 1000, embracing a
force larger than the United States
standing army prior to the war with
Spain. Referring again to the pay
roll, this congressman says: The ru-
raj carriers have been doing pretty
well in the matter of salary, anyhow
Upto two years ego they got $500
apiece per year and thought them.
selves lucky.
In 1902 the cry for more pay went
up from all the carriers, and it had
such an effect on congress that their
pay was doubled in every instance.
The salary Of 5000 satisfied them
for about year when more pay again
become the cry, Now congress is
needing he demand, the new post
office bill providing for an increase tic
S72o year. This puts them on
footing practically equal with the
carriers in towns with less than IS 600
inhabitants start in at 5000 a year and
are promoted to $3.50 at the end OF
the second year, and sticks there.
The pay of carriers in the larger
cities is better, $40, 900 being the linn
it. Ninety seven per cent, of this APP
Precipitation of SCI, 600, 900 for rural
delivery goes outin salaries.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Saturday, June 18th, 1904,

beginning r.3o O'Clock p m that certain tract or
parcel Of land, with the improvements thereon stu
ated at Kearneysville, in the County of Jefferson
and State OF West Virginia. and being the anne real
estate that was c.nveyeo TO the said Charles
Ram burg by George r. Trimble by deed bearing
date the 9TH day of july 1894, and ded in the
Office Of the Jerk OF tbs County Court OF the said
County Of Jefferson in Deed book No ". page 33I,
and bounded and described as follows. beginning az
a stAle o. the western side of the N.idd eway and
Siepherdstown Turnpike and corner to the land OF
s. r. L,cklider theuce with MS line N. deg IS
min W. I69 min. 9 sec. TO stake on the eastern
SIDE of It. alley thence along he sam. N.
- deg. ls min. w: los MN. sec to stake corner
to G. II Trump, thence with his line :. ~ deg. IS
min. E. min to stake the western side OF
the Niddleway and Shepherdstown pike thence
ong II same $ AZ deg. SIC. w 50 feet to the
place; containing rI"34 50 IT, be the same more or
less, beng part Of Ia &c tract oil land known
the "keaIneYsyIlle Depot. praPerty.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03

NAM CHILDREN ARE SICEIN.
Mot.er Oray's Sweet Powders ior
children used By Mother Gray,a nurse
10 Ch dren's HOME, New York
Breah up Colds in "a >hoJes, cure
fee-f's.o- SIS, head che stomach trou-
biz. ing disor 1ers. ard destroy
worms At all druggists 25c. Sample
ms ii t4=n. Address Allen O'ms'ed
Leroy, n Y. Im.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Deaths.
HOLLIS

Mes EIidia Hollis, wife OF Mr.. Me-
c= Hollis died in Washington on
TUESDAY. The family have been living
time +. some years, Besides her hus-
bard She leaves two children. The re-
main w=Ie brought to this city and
the funeral took place FROM the home
Ct NJ. John Hollis on Raleigh street
yeSter Jay.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Baukrdpt'S Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of
Geo. w. Staples,
Bankr pt.
In Bankruptcy.

To the Honorable John j Jackson, Judge of
the District Court o. he United p ateS for the
Northern District Of West Virginia
Geo. w Staples Of Martiusburg, IN he County
Of Berkeley and State Of WlS Virginia in
said district, respect fully represents thaton the
is day of February last past he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the acts ofCongress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
pertv, and his fully complied with al
she requi ements OF said acts ana of the or.
ders of the court touching her bankruptcy
therefore, he prsys that lie may be decreed
by the court to have a full discharge from
Al debts provabie against his estate under said
bankruptcy ac4s, except such debts as are
eNceDted by law from such discharge
Dated this 18th day Of April A. D., 1904.
GEO. W. STAPLES
Bankrupt
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Terms Of Sale

One Of the purchase money to be paid in
cash on the day of and the residue 10 two equal
annual paymeu;s wi interest rem date evidenced
by the notes OF the purchaser; bearing date on the
DAY Of sa with interest from date payable in
to ce retained until the deferred payments are N ade.
J V. Guinn Auctioneer
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
by Y. POOLE, counsel.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

District Of Nort 1ern West Virginia IS.
On this a5th dav OF MAY, A. d., 1904, on
reading the fJyegoi lg petit ~, It is ordered by
the oo0~t. tnat hearing he had upon the
same "a tbs 1llA day Or Juu', A D., 1904, be-
fore said cl1r' at Mar1iusburg, IN said dis
trict, at one o clock In the afternoon: and that
notice hereof be published IN the MartinsbuTg
Sta ISM an uawSn9per printed in said
dis c:ct, au3 that all known creditors an o
other persons in interest may appear n the
said time and place and show cause, IL any
they have, why the prayer Of the said petit
TONER should not be granted
tnI It f. i1rfAoi urderai tAa court, tina
the clerk shalt send by mail TO al known
creditors CONES otsaid p4i'ian and this or
Dc" tt lraSs'3 . he At ~ q iceS of resi-
Gyuoc as : .atci.
Witness ne Honorable Tohu J. Jackson .
Judge " flo sat court. ap3 tla seal hare Of
NJ Mtrtlnsou"g, u said district, on the as da y
of May, \. n 1928
ora, JASgLE W. MOORE,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
LANE

Is jarin Lane, we'll known
stone ~ son died at his home in this
cry Oh aesday last after lingering
lines a consumption.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
| trustees Sale
of valuable
Real Estate

By viItue Of tn : authority conferred upon him by
certain deed Of trust bearing date the 18th day Of
Dece mber roors and now OF record in the Office of
the Clerk of the County Court OF the County Of
Jefferson in the State OF West Virginia, in Deed
Book No. 81 on page iIS, made by G. J. Pamsburg
and Carrie V. Ran, burg his wife to the undersga-
ed as trustee, the undersigned viii offer for sale at
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03

Jatse vailed the prisoner, can, t
YOU give ME little time to think this
thing over.
Certainly replied the magistrate
Six months.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Special Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate

BY virtue OF authority vested i'll the undersigned
sp cial lmissioners and substituted trustees by
en- ty, West Virginia, the 9TH day Of May, 1904,
in the Lhancery cause of Ward B. Lindsay admin
istTAtor, IS. John G. Davis a. they will offer Tor
sale t h- i,nt dsor of the Court House il artins
burg West Virginia on
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Special Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate.

By virtue of authority vested in the under
signed Special COMMISSIONS, by n decree Of
the ifrcuit Court of Berkeley County, West
Virginia, entered on the 18th day OF April
1904, in the Chancery cause of Ella NJ. Baker
ct nj VS.. John F. Brludle ct al, he will offer
for sale at public auction, at the front door Of
the Court House, in the town of Martinsburg
Berkeley county, West Virginia, on
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Saturday, June the 18th, 1904,

Saturday, June the 25th, 1904,
ii. sal iuysved in the above entitled cause,
being that o, which George D Davis died seized and
possessed situate and bei5g IN Hedsesvlle District
in Berkeley County, and bounded and described as
owl
beginning at a white oak "I'' corner to J. Kidney
aud Ja.4es Johnson; thence with line North AZ
East ga poles to stake '2'' and corner to Rock
eel throce with h line South 63o East i67 poles to
q stake A. corner to saae and in the line Of Asa
s'ae i"; thence South 81 East to astake 81;
thence South 90 West to pin oak 80" corner to
,a-.e u , l.ne with johnson heirs; thence with line
corner to same IN a line with Brown; theace with
line Of anne North IS West sd poles to stake ''s2
en- the North side of the road; thence North s71s'
West poles to large white oak 80 corner to
said Brown and Kidney; thence with a line South
76t4 Vest $50 poles to the beginning, containing
143 A. | r.
mo.e on less; saving and excepting therefrom small
tract containing six acres from the southwestern
c.r uer ~ the above described tract which con
veyed by the said George d. Davis to James W.
Young, by deed dated November o, 1897 which Is
OF record IN Deed Book No. 81, page sSs."
Terms of Sale as Fixed by Decree
One-third o the purchase money cash On day Of
safe, the balance in two equa payments Of six
End twelve months respectively; the purchaser to
gve hi negotiable promisssry notes for the deferred
payments and the title to be retained until all OF the
WARD LINDsAY,
X. POOLE
NJ. WsoDs,
Special Commissioner and
Substituted Trustee
State Of West Virginia, County OF Berkeley, to-wt
! I L. Dew Cerhardt, CLERK OF the Circuit Cour
! Of Berkeley county, West Virginia, do hereby car
, tfy that Ward b. Lindsay. ofthe special Gem
mssiouers and substituted trustees named above has
! given bond in the above matter coud toned accord
ing 10 law
/ Given under my hand this ard day of June. 1904.
L. DEW. GEEHAPDT,
{ Jerk Of the Circuit court Of
= Berkeley coun' y, Vest Virginia
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03

Bos,, wot, IS dis wat h million WI b =.
Seventy five ceuts uncle.
Um-got any tunnips bosse
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Saturday, June IL, 1904,

commencing at l.t0 in the 1fte.- noon the real
estate of which Ctonari a Brindle died seized
and possessed, consisting Of the following, 10
wit
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
2-Story S-Room Dwelling,

practically new, barn ana all necessary on
buildings, which are all practically new, to
gether with good fencing, water and most AL
varieties OF fruit. This real estate fronts on
the west side OF Winchester Turnpike, nea~
Mr., Edward Rutleise', new home, and Is 10
the popular aud growing residential portion
of Martiusburg, and win make a delightful
home tor anyone desiriOus of obtaining same.
For particulars see the undersigned Commits
sioner, whose office is In he Dorm Building.in
said town OF HARRISBURG w Va
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03
Terms of Sale as Fixed by the
Decree.

One-third cash on day OF sale, and the bal
ance in two equal payments Of n're and fif-
teen months, respective , the purchaser 10
give his promlsOrS, negOtthle notes. bearing
in crest from date, with approved securit Cor
the deferred payments, and the title to be le-
tanned until AZ OF the purchase money shall
have been paid.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-03

Special Commissioner.
state of West Virginia, Berkeley County, to-wit
|, l.. Dew; Gerhard, Cierk of the Circuit
hereby certify that d. " Snyder, Jr the
Special Commissioner aforesaid, has given
bond with approved security as required by
law.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF May,
90I. l.. / EW. GEKHARDT. Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25
with about 500 tons of soft coal for the
Electric Road.
GREAT GAME, TODAY.
Professional Men VS.. Business Men
and Don't Miss 1t.

The greatest baseball game of the
season will occur on the Muster field,
today, when the professional men and
business men demonstrate to the
public what they know and don't know
about baseball. There are good play
ers on both teams. Some profess to
know more about the game than otli-
ers, and many know the difference be-
tween a base hit and a dollars worth
of wall paper. The score. like the at
tendance, promises to be large and en-
thusiastic SO that people old and young
should lay aside duties at o'clock
and witness the fun. The proceeds of
the game are for the benefit of the
Hallowell local baseball team to pro-
vide for the initial eXDenses-such as
suits, outfit, etc. The record of the
team last year was commendable and
good support today will mean much
for the game this summer.
The teams today will be composed
as follows, the positions being pro-
visionally assigned:
Professional men-Prof. Parker, p.:
+. =. Became, Esq, h.; DIR. G. Z. II.
Bcane. 2b.; Judge Stafford, 3d.; Rev.
c. A. Wight. s. S.; Rev. w. d. Plum
mer, |. f.; DR.. J. d. Nutting, IT., r. f.;
Dr. II. A. MilIiken. c. f.; DIR. Packard,
c.; Prof. Carey, substitute; NJ. e. Sim
mons, Esq, substitute.
business mcn-M. b. Clement, r. f.:
Howard T.. Andrews, c. f.; George II.
Willis, S. s.; Luther Gray, 3D.: T.. II.
Reid, p; George Lord, c.; w. f. Paine,
h.; A. j. Snare, 3d.; Louis Curry, |. f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25
PITTSFIELD.
FIRE AT PITTSFIELD.
Rockwell Nichols Farm Buildings
Burned, Also Nearby Schoolhouss.

The one and one-half story farm build
ing of Rockwell Nichols, located about
three miles cast of this village, together
with a small schoolhouse owned by the
town of Detroit, We're totally DESTROYED.
Tuesday afternoon.
The fire caught in the west end OF the
Nichols barn and when discovered at
about 80 +. NJ, had gained considera Bile
Roadway.
MIR. Nichols son Henry and two dauch-
tiers were at home Mt the time and sue
cccded in saving but little of the furniture
and personal effects, so RAPIDLY did the
tire. rush through the buildings Mr..
Nichols was away at the time the fire
caught, but arrived home later and when
interviewed by q Journal reported he said
that he could not estimate the loss ac-
Curately. but it is thought it will amount
TO nearly 5000 The property was in
Surcd for about Slc00. The cause is I'M
known.
Among other things about 80 cords of
lifted wood, 100 bushels of oats 100 hens
Tour hogs, several farming implements.
and considerable hay and straw were con-
stunned.
The schoolhousc. which caught from a
burning brand from the Nichols place
burned to the ground. The loss on this
Is estimated at $500. The scholars will be
transferred to the Detroit village school,
Sparks several times iCnited the shin
giles on Charles Bowman's buildings locat-
ed few rods east of the Nichols farm.
hut were successfully squelched by a few
pals of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25
CAR BROKEN INTO
And Some Goods Stolen as Well as
Others Damaged.

box car on the night freight, con-
tanning shipments to the local traders
was broken into either here or in Port
land, Monday night, and considerable
damage done to goods. Fruit and dry
goods suffered the most severely, and
quite a number of things were taken,
while what was left was strewn all
over the car floor, trampled into the
dirt, and altogether, it was not a pleas
ant or an easy task to sort out the I'M
injured. Claim Agent Locke from
Portland was summoned to estimate
the damages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25
TEN STRONG MEN.
Announcement by Physical Director Of
Tufts College.

Medford, Mass. May 24.-The 10 strong
men Of Tufts College were announced ~
DR.. Charles c. Strout. the physical d.
rector. today. The records made, this
Tufts. =
Albert Preble. '04. of Wilmington, with
14lO kilos heads the list.
The others are: Sherburn Hill. 'O4, Of
Lawrence. 1901 kilos: Hugh r. Whitman,
'06. of Fishers Island, N. Y, lis kilos:
John F. Peterson, 'O6, of Lynn, 1l57 kilos;
1920 kilos: Alfred v. Hall. 'OS, of Peru. Me-
lots kilos; Edward d. Knowlton, 'O6, al
New Bedford. 1913 kilos; Richard G.
Smith, 'oS OF Medford. 1856 kilos: VIM. E.
Blake, '07. of Huntington, 1889 kiIos:
George w. Harris, 07, of Boston, 1oli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25
FIRE AT RANDOLPH.
Kinderhook Street at One Time
in Great Danger.
Rabbi Rosensweig's House Destroyed
Capt. Johnson's Bodily Damaged.
Total Damage About $425o-lnsurance
About $3.50.

The town of Randolph was visited
by tire again, Tuesday afternoon, and
at one time the prospects were more
than good for Il confiagration that
would sweep many houses in it's path
on kinderhook street. The fire started
in the little house occupied by Rabbi
Rosensweig, just back of the big barn
owned by Capt. Albion Johnson and adj
joining his story and a half house on
that street. From the Rosensweig
house the flames quickly caught to the
Johnson barn and this was soon a
mass Of flames.
The Hecla Hose Co. was soon on the
scene with it's fire fighting appliances.
but the flames had gained such head
way that the efforts Of the members
could only be confined to protecting
the neighboring houses.
Several small houses in the near vi
entity were at one time in imminent
danger and three of them at different
times caught fire on the roofs, though
no damage resulted. A strong easterly
wind was blowing and carried the
burning cinders far and near and sew
eral small fires on roofs and dunnage
piles were eytinguished.
The fire swept away the house in
which 1t originated and the barn and
ell and outbuildings on the Johnson
place and also badly damaged the
main house as it worked along under
the caves and burned the roof inside.
Water also damaged the house, which
can be said to be a total loss.
The johnson house was in fine re-
pair and in fact at the time it was
burned was being painted and had
been newly shingled and new floors
laid. The furniture and furnishings of
the house with nearly all the personal
effects were saved, but everything else
will be a total loss.
The loss on the ROsenSWeig house
was estimated at $3.50. with insurance
in the Langston & Heath Agency in
Augusta to the amount of $3.50. Mr.
Johnson estimated his loss in the vi
sinity Of $4,000. He holds $4,000 insur-
ance on his house and buildings in
Bailey's Insurance Agency in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25
TRAIN DERAlLED.
Passenger on Boston G. Maine Meets
With Disaster.

Salmon Falls. N. H., May GA south
division of the Boston &, Maine Rail
road due here at 40 o'clock, this after
noon. left the track while rounding a
sharp curve near Salmon Falls. The en-
tire train was derailcd
MIS-. OzTo Berry of 20 Harvard street.
Charlestown, Mass, was thrown violently
across several seats. receiving Il d slGCat-
ed hip and n badly sprained knee. She
was the only passenger injured.
The train was in charge of Conductor
&. Wesley Abbott who, with Engineer
Randall and the other members Of The
crew. were badly shaken up.
The train lies close to the river bank
and little more momentum would have
plunged it into the river. The cars were
not overturned
All traffic is completely blocked to-
night, but wrecking crew is on tine
scene and will probably have the road
clear. tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25

by hanging at his home here yesterday
forenoon. His health has been very
poor for some time past, and his mind
was probably somewhat dcranged.
Early yesterday morning, he started
out with rope, and his folks becom-
ing worried about him, summoned as
slstance from the village. They
searched in the woods in the pasture
at the back of the house and all around
the premises, and finally found him in
the barn. The discovery was made by
his daughter, who summoned the
searchcrs to her aid by her cries but
too late to be of any use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25
BURGLARS ON TRIAL.
Thirty two Counts Against Three Ms'
at Salem, Mass.

Salem, Mass, May 24.-The trial y
Frank Hayden, George Dart and ~
chael Murray on various charges
burglary, one of which involves the y
legged robbery of the metropolitan eea
Cos. Office at East Boston and ~
shooting of a burglar in the pursu'
which followed. was begun in the sur
rior criminal court here, today. 1".
were Is counts against Hayden
against Murray.
The case was called just before y
journment. After motion by Cou's
Quinn, representing Hayden ana ~
ray, to quash the charges on accoun. !. i
alleged Irregularities had been ds,,s
the court granted request that ~
ray, against whom the charges
less severe than in the other c'-
should be given a separate trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-25
Watertown and Brighton Live Stock
Market.

Uteportod for tho Kcnncbcc Journal for
the week ending May u, 1901
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MAR
kET.
Cattle, 1868: horses, 80: sheep and
lambs, sos: calves. S324; swine, 2J0J5.
NUMBER FROM MAINE.
Cattle. Ill: sheep and lambs. l.; calves,
$50. horses. Sc: swine. 1876.
PRICES OF MARKET CATTLE
A few choice, s5.7JGf6: extra. S5fa5 70
first quality. $lfti.5n; second quality SO
80; third quality, $1J0tt25O.
PRICES OF STORE CATTLE.
Farrow cows. s15@o5; fancy cows. $5Oa7O;
mich cows, from $2o to SIS: ycarlng. $40
to SIS; two years old, SIS to so: three
years old, $50 to $50; western fat swine.
live, ~ to &c; northern dressed hogs
J1s to &C. per h.; stores, retail 81 to ST.
PRICES or SHEEP AND LAMBS.
In lots, SEQ to $3.50 each: extra. 81 to
$62J or from 21a to 6Ac. per h.; lambs,
AZ TO re; veal calves, 8 to &C.
ARRIVALS BY EASTERN STEAMERS.
Live