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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
THE MONONGAHEL,A A
INDUSTRIAL,
COMPANY
A VERY IMPORTANT FACTOR IN
FA|RMONT'S FUTURE development

The acceptance OF the option on the
Fairmont Industrial Company's hold.
ings yesterday afternoon by the Mo.
nongaLela Industrial Company, as told
exclusively by the West virginian yes
terday evening, was one of tho most
important items ever published in. q
Fairmont paper. Fairmont's future,
which we all consider in such roseate
hues. lies very close to that action. TIL,
seven hundred acres OF land which
pass into the hands of the new com
pany will give room for the greatest
development the city has yet expert.
enced.
A few words here concerning tho
Fairmont Industrial Company may not
bs out, Of place. This company was 4
pioneer In its held of operations and
while 1t hassnot accomplished exactly
what 1t set QUITO do. all Will some, day
admit thatoitsdid asgreat deal to pave
the way for greater Fairmont than
even our most sanguine citizens were
willing to believe. =
About three years ago Mr.. Levi B.
Harr, then young real estate agent.
no had been remarkably successful.
began to plan-for larger fields of labor.
He saw the various things coming to.
ward this city and concluded that some
day Hickman run valley would be es-
sential to the city's growth and devel.
opment. Here is valley more than
mile in length and of sufficient width
for the location of magnificent indus
trial and manufacturing enterprises.
The upper end of the valley reaches
the present corporate limits of the
city, willie the lower end comes to the
river just opposite the extensive Goa:
yards where are shifted more loads OF
black diamonds than at any other point
in the radius OF hundreds OF miles. The
whole valley thus encircles the city in
such way as to make It easy Of ac-
cess to the main part OF the town. Mr..
Harr and his associates realized the
importance OF this valley for the To-
cation of mills and factories and ac-
cordingly planned the purchase of the
surrounding lands and the organiza-
tion of company for their develop.
ment. Fairmont business men were
quick to see the practicability of Mr..
Harr's plans and Joined hands with
him in the furtherance of his PROPOSE
tion. The lands, to the extent OF
about 700 acres, were bought and the
company organized according to the
plan. Everything went well until the
order came for the suspension Of work
on the Wabash. Just at that time, al
so, money became close and for near
ly two years the affairs of the Indus
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
The CITY HALL PROPOSITION

street for city hall was to be con.
3sidefed.
councilmen DeBolt, Howard, Nc.
Neely. Boydston, Robinson, Hutchin.
son and Amos were present. The
mayor was absent and Clerk Engle
made the unkind remark that ii had
been limited that Mayor Kinsey had
absented himself for fear that he
might have to cast the deciding vote
on the Methodist church proposition.
Councilman DeBolt acted as mayor.
The bills were promptly allowed
and the city hall proposition brought
Continued on Fourth Pasc)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
WAS REFERRED, TO REAL Es-
TATE COMMITTEE WITHOUT
DEBATE LAST NIGHT.

At a special meeting of the coun.
en- held last evening appropriations
were made to meet the semi.annual
interest ON the mortgage bonds due
November 1st and the annual inter
est on the sewer and water bonds
due January 1st; also TO appropriate
: money for the month; salaries OF
city officials and the street. fro. po-
lice and water departments. The
cali had also stated that the purchase
of the NJ. E. church property on Main
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WAS NEXT

-
tBat a reversion to despotism which
delayed self-government for twenty
years resulted. II the Russian people
will quit now, after they have got what
they demanded, all will be well. But
If they become despots in their turn
and start carnival of blood to ayenge
their old wrongs, their new.found lib.
erty will be but a curse"
Since the news OF Russia's enamel.
patton was printed. the President has
received a large number of congratu.
lations, by telegraph, mail, and word
of mouth, from his friends and admir-.
ers who believe that he had much to
10 with bringing about the new state
of things. The Presidents move for
peace, they argue. opened the eyes OF
the Gar and his mobiles to the ire
mendous power that can be exercised
by a self-governed country. Many Of
the Presidents adhcrents believe that
he took even a more active part in
bringing about the imperial surrender
and hint that certain diplomatic notes
sent to st. Petersburg In the past few
weeks, had weight with the harrassed
monarch. The President, 1t is said. de
nies any such active participation but
does not hesitate to express lis most
intense qualification over the result.
q ~ J. IN y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
RADICALS ARE RAMP ant
ernnent Officials Cowards and Un-
worthy of Confidence.
HOT ROAST FOR Gar NICHOLAS

ST. PETERSBURG, Nor. /. $500 p.
M.-The strike leaders have instruct.
ed their followers to abstain from
working until general amnesty lis
.decreed. The radicals have issued a
statement, which says: The govern.
ment is composed of towards and we
have no faith in their promises. We
have already won great victory and
shall continue to struggle for, univer-
sal suffrage and constituent assem-.
lly. We are supported by million
workers. the whole navy and quar-
ter Of tho army. Pay no attention to
the governments promises.
1.-THE Car has proved unworthy of
sour respect
The moderate liberals do not seem
ITO know how to take the new situa.
.tion. THE ,manimity which has ek,
listed among them.is beginning to dis
appear and their ranks are being
'sbrelsen. Some OF the members of the.
party are Joining the revolutionaries.
while others are supporting Count
,witte. s. -,-5,'it 7; -
WARSAW. Poland, Nov. l., Noon
The employees Of the Vienna Railway
tried to organize meeting this
morning hut the workmen we're dis
persed BY soldiers who used their
bayonets IN making them leave the
place chosen. for the meeting. The
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
ENTERTAINMENTS FOUND
Bundle Discovered by Young Man may lead to
Identity of Person who caused the
Death of Susan Geary.
NATHAN ON THE way TO BOSTON

BOSTON, MSS, Nov. What ma.
eventually serve as clue to the sur
seon who cut up the body OF Susan
ieary. the victim OF the suit case nl,s-
terry. is bundle OF undergarments
fapnd in the area back of Pelham. IRE
mont street and Boylston street. The
bundle contained a striped muslin
lIwiapper,n coarse linen skirt. richly EN-.
Lroidcred, sleeveiess kimono. an ur-
lorvest and a black satin ribbon. Th,
bundle was discovered September fy
by Robert G. Young, shipper at 81 Tre-
mont street On September Fl. the
day the dress snit case was found OF
the Winthrop Club house, Young's sus-
ideions were aroused and he took the
bundle from its resting place upon an
iron screen covering the glass roof OF
the little clubhouse which stands In the
areawny.
The bupdle had evidently been
brown frss,ssone OF the Windows above
tho screen.
One of these rooms up to September
|22, was occupied by a doctor. wi,o WAS
known by tenants in the building 20
be connected with the Mrs. Jane Rish.
on Office. For tie sake Of keeping.
Young took the bundle home Intend.
Ing to keep 1t until the body OF tho
dress suit case victim was Identified.
From Sunday morning. when Il was
announced that Mrs. Catherine Geary
hld identified the rings as having be.
longed to i:er daughter. until yester:
LAY. Young feared 10 produce the bum
,ile. Later In the day he gained cour-
nEe and turned over his find 10 the an.
tlloritIes.
The Bishop Office appears TO be tha
storm centre OF interest just at pres
ent. In addition to the investigation to'
be made regarding tlie hn,iine of tlio
bundle OF clothing the police are
searching for several men supposed TO-
he connected with the Bishop place of
business. One is George Lewis. Eusi-
bnnd OF the woman who, under tho
name OF Annie Brown was sentenced
TtCentiy " uftfseufh III pri7oEtseite - I
sherborn for being accessory TO the
death OF a young woman because OF al,
e.pcration IN the Mrs. DR.. Bishop Of
fee last January. Lewis could not be
FUND at his home in Revere last night.
Doctor Robert j Henderson is anoth-
er man the police want 10 Interview
ard third is Lewis Crawford, who IS
the son.in.law OF Mrs. Or. Bishop. 8
Crawford has been seen at tie oilice
from time TO time. but at the present
time. and for the past few weeks he IS
reported as being out OF town. His de-
gcription answers that Of the pur-
chaser OF the suit cases more CLOSELY
than that OF Henderson. whom In .
general way he is said. to closely re-
semble, The police would NE to nnve
the pawnbrokers SEQ Crawford hut
they have been unable to locate him.
The return Of Nathan. who is expect
ed here tonight will. It Is thought.
throw Considerable light on the sltna-
tion. Meanwhile. Inspector AfcGarr IS
remaining In Pittsbure for the purpose
tof interviewing other members Of The
Shepherd King Company.
~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
Football Men to Meet.

A meeting of the football men OF the
CITY Is called for tonight at the
Farmers room in the basement OF the
Codrt,hou Reorganization of the
town team is in prospect, and every
nan interested in football is urged to
be. present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01

The Engineers Club has moved its
quarters to 204 CASTOR avenue. Mr..
and Mrs. W. o. Williamson have been
engaged by the club as steward and
housekeeper respectively.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
DON'T FORGET

7ThetArgo Salmon demonstrations a:
Reeves grocery, on Locust avenue
Thursday snd Friday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01

Try . west vIrEinIan Hant "a.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
DEATH OF MRS. HILL.
Aged Resident of Rest Buried

Aged Resident of Rest Buried
Wednesday Morning.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hill. died Monday
night at her home at Rest. near Win
chester. after brief illness. Death
was due to an attack of paralysis.
which she suffered few DAYS ago.
She was aged 81 years. and is.survived
by the following children: Joseph
Hill, of Rest: James Hill. of Penn.
sylvania; Jeremiah Hill, of Kansas.
and Mrs. Mary Walter. of California.
Several brothers and sisters. residing
in this county, also survive. The
funeral took place Wednesday, the
services being conduced by Rev. T..
K. Cromer, of Winchester, and Rev.
DR.. j. A. Hoffheins, of Martinsburg.
conducting the services. Iuterment
was at Rest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. q. B. Wilt
shire, public square, daughter.
Attorney A. O. McIntire, of Berke-
ley Springs, was visitor here We ter
day evening.
Miss Bertha Thomas, of Staunton,
Va, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. O..
NJ. Ramsey, W est Burke street.
Miss Mabel Bowen, of Bunker Hill,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nadenbousch, South Raleigh street.
Miss Grace Anderson. of Spring
field, Mass. is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. A. T. Bentz, West Burke street.
Mr.. Harry S. Thompson has pur
chased the frame residence house of
Mr.. Mark Little on West John street.
The terms were private.
David Unger aud Cora B. Fellers,
who is known to manv by the name of
Cora Hite, we're married ut the Pres
byterian manse Tuesday by Rev. DR..
T. NJ. Woods.
MIR. aud Mrs. Howard Tabler and
Miss Sadie Marstella. of this place,
were guests at dance given in Shep-
herdstown on Tuesday evening by Mr..
and Mrs. McQuilkin.
Mrs. Guy Hetzel returned last
night from six weeks trip to Flori-
da, where she made a tour of the
resorts with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stone. of Wheeling.
Mr.. Coe Brannon. of Whitacre,
Va, whose leg was amputated at the
hospital here few weeks ago, is rap
idly recovering and expects to be able
to return home In short time.
Mr.. John NJ Smurr and daughter,
Miss Ellen Smurr, of Independence,
Mo-, who have been the guests of the
family OF Mr. j. W. r. Fisher, on
West Burke street. for several weeks.
have returned home.
Mr.. Stevenson A. Williams, late
repu hlican candidate for governor OF
MARYLAND, was here last night in con.
ference with local stockholders of the
Martinsburg Electric Co. He return
ed to Baltimore today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
BIG SUIT FILED.
Widow of Man Killed Sues For
$4,000 Damages.

Annie II. O. Whitehair, of Terra
Alta, w. Va, whose husband, brake
man on Baltimore & Ohio train. was
killed ID the explosion Of dynamite at
North Branch. caused by the train
running into wagon loaded with the
explosive, on a crossing, has sued
Michael Gilmore, the owner of the
wagon and DYNAMITE; Macarthur
Brothers, Wabash contractors, and the
Western MARYLAND railroad in the Cir
cult court at Cumberland, for S25 600
damages. This is the third suit en-
tered for this cause. the amounts
claimed aggregating 100000
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18

Engaged people should remember.
that, after marriage, many quarrels can
be avoided, by keeping their digestion in
good condition with Electric Bitters. s.
A. Brown. OF Bennttsvile, S. c. says:
"For years, my wife suffered intensely
from dyspepsia. complicated with q
torpip liver. until she lost her strength
vigor, and became a mere wreck of heI
former self. Then she tried Electri c
Btters, which helped her at once. anc
finally made her entirely well. She is now
strong and healthy" E. c Shepherd
sells and guarantees them, at SOC a
bottle. W
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
BY the Tonic Route.

The pills that act as tonic, and not
as drastic purge are DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. They cure Headache
Constipation, Biliousness. etc. Early
Risers are small, easy to take and easy
to act-a safe pill. Mack Hamilton, hotel
clerk at Valley City, N. D., says: Two
bottles cured me of chronic constipation
Sold by Clifford w. Tabler. and w. S
Harper s. Co., d
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
WON'T GET FRUIT FARM.
seedless Apples Will Not Be Guilt
waited Near Winchester.

''Mr. George Blumner, general man.
ager for MARYLAND of the Spencer
SeeMess Apple Co., of Baltimore,
arrived In the city last evening on
business says the Winchester News
Item. When asked il the report pub.
lished in some newspapers that the
"seedless'' orchard was to be located
near Wiincheste. was true. Mr.. Blum.
ner said there was no foundation fol-
the story. and that it would be planted
near Baltimore. This is denial OF
the story sent broadcast by the Win
chester newspapers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
FIRE IN BRUNSWICK
-FOUR HOMES RuRNED THERE LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT.
Town IL without Fire Protection aud
Flames Ragged Unchecked
For Hours.

Town IL without Fire Protection and
Flames Ragged Unchecked
For Hours.
Brunswick was visited by one of the
most disastrous fires IN the history Of
the town Tuesday, and as q result
four homes located on Winner Hill
were burned and two or three others
damaged.
The fire started from the explosion
of q lamp in the home of Morgan Rice.
and made such rapid headway that it
soon Communicated to the adjoining
buildings. A brisk wind made the
situation look very dangerous for a
time. ana aid was asked of Frede
rick, as Brunswick is without adequate
fire protection.
A bucket brigade was formed by
about 200 men. Who carried great
quantities of water. but the intense
heat prevented near approach to the
flames and practically nothing could
be done TO extinsuish the
The others whose homes were burn
ed are Raleigh Peal. James Callahan
and j. W. Dorr, but the household
effects were taken from all the houses
with the exception of the first.
AS near as can be estimated the loss
will be abont $500 partially covered
by insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
DIRECTORS ELECTED.
Men Who Will Handle Affairs of a
Turnpike Company.

The County court appointed former
Sheriff Stuckey to cast the vote of
the county in the election of board OF
directors for the Martinsburg & Po-
tomac Turnpike Co., and the follow
ing were chosen: Jacob S. Myers,
H. L. Couchman, John Kennedy,
B. f. Wiland and w. w. West
phal. This is one of the best roads in
the county and the directors keep it In
excellent repair.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
"RooDoon Is ENDED.
Bre'r Grounding Gave Up His
wintry Regain Thursday.

Bre'r Grou ndhog's g X weeks hoo
doo'' CAGE to an end Thursday. and
those who pin their faith to him can
this year point with satisfaction to the
accuracy of his preditions. An effort
was made during the recent session of
the West Virginia leQlslature to
change grounding day to June 90. but
after passing both houses unanimously
Governor White vetoed the measure
on the ground that il would interfere
with the only preroRatlve the ground.
hog has left since the man as Wash
ngton SC arted co make the weather.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18

and beaten, in labor riot. until covered
with sores, Chicago street car conduc-
tor applied Bucklen.s Arnica Salve, and
was soon sound and well. II nsed it in
my family" writes G J. WEIGH, OF Te-
konsha. Mich, land find it berfect.
Simply great for cuts and burns Only
a5c c. Shepherds drug store. W
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
MARRIAGE A SURPRISE.
Gerrardstown Twin Couple Married
in This City Tuesday.

= in This City Tuesday.
A marriage which proved to be a
great surprise to the friends of both
contracting parties was that of Miss
Annie Mcdonald and Mr.. II. Il. Nc.
Film. both of Gerrardstown. this
county, which took place at the par.
sonaee of the First Methodist church
in this city Tuesday, aftern ION. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DIR.
A. J. Gill. the pastor. with only the
witnesses present. The groom gave
his age as GO years and that sf his
bride as 26 years. He is we'll.
known stone mason. They returned
to Gerrardstown, where they received
the congratulations ofMfriends last
night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
Ieamster Hill Killed BY Wagon
Pole Near Stephen City.
TREE CRUSHED GEORGE LUCAS
While a Young Baltimore a. Ohio
Brakeman Met Death Few Hours
Before Wedding Dav.

George Hill, q young white mar
employed as teamster by Jacob Fish.
ell, at Relief, Frederick county, had
his life almost instantly crushed ont
late Tuesday afternoon while hauling
s0.fooi piles to the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad station at Stephen City.
One end of coupling pole on the
wagon ran into stump ann flew up,
striking Hill on the right side If she
head, crushing his skull. He was
taken 10 store at Relief and died
after three hours intense suffering.
He was RI years old and leaves a
widow. who was Miss Cooley, snd
three children.
KILLED By TREE.
George Lucas, engaged ia driving a
lumber team for the Jefferson Cooper.
age Co., OF Charles Town. was klIlea
day Tues near Berryville, Va. by a
tree falling upon HIM. Some men
cutting down tree called TO blm TO
stop his team, bat before his could do
So he drove under the falling tree aud
was killed. He was resident Of
Charles Town. and his remains were
taken TO that place for interment.
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Charles Powers. brakeman on the
Baltimore d Ohio railroad, fell from
an engine While in the freight yards
at Charles Town Tuesday, and was
run over by the engine and killed.
He was about 80 wears old. and was to
have been married today. His re-
mains were taken to his home. at
Brunswick, Nd. for interment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
NEW GROCERY FIRM.
Shepherd & Hill Purchase the Henry
Little Establishment.

Mr.. Fl. J. Little has disposed of his
stock of groceries on private terms TO
the new firm of Shepherd 81 Hill.
who are now in charge Of the estab-
Iishment and will conduct their new
place at the old location Both mem
bets of the new firm are well-known
and active young business men, and
as they via aim to conduct frst-
class place and carry full line of the
best goods, they will undoubtedly
meet with fiattering degree Of sue
cess.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
REV. J. D. DONOVAN ILL.
Confined to His Home BY an Attack
of Pneumonia.

Rev. J. ID. Donovan. former pastor
OF the United Brethren church in
this citv. who was compelled to abau-
don his ministerial work on account
of his health. is now confined to bis
home on South Queen street by an
attack Of pneumonia. Mr.. Douo 7an's
condition is not regarded as i'm.
mediatelv dangerous. aud his friends
will hope to see him raIlv.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
SNOW DRIFTS IN ROADS.
Banks Yet Remain In Many of til

Banks Yet Remain In Many of the
Berkeley County Roads.
Rural delivery carriers rebort that
there are vet MANY snow drifts along
their routes in Berkeley county. in
some places the banks being foot
deep. At several points on the Shep.
herdstown roads there are heavy
drifts. which are melting under the
rays OF the sun and keeping the roads
in an almost impossible condition.
On the mountain west of town the
snow is vet several inches deep in
spots, but no barrier to travel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
MARRIED MONDAY NIGHT.
Miss Mamie Lewis Becomes Wife of
Mr. Thomas Sheubridge.

Miss Mamie b. Lewis, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Lewis, of
North Martinsburg, and Mr.. Thomas
N. Sheubridge, a machinist in the
Baltimore e. Ohio shops at this splace,
were married last Monday at the home
of Mr.. George L Smith, No, 203
South High street, in the presence of
a number of relatives and friends.
The ceremony was performed by the
United Brethren minister. They will
reside in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
LIVE STOCK,

We buy and sell alltkinds of live
stock and solicit your business. Every
Saturday we will have horses and
mules for sale at Ovens livery
stables. Satisfaction guaranteed.
3.4.tf Grove & Henshaw.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18
FOX SALE.

One 200 acre farm with new Z room
house, stable and ont buildings. good
orchard. Price $780,
2.1 If. See S. S. Felker.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-18

Highest cash price paid for wool,
Blondel building, Luther Miller's old
stand.
GRAY Silver.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
MAKE CHARGE OF FRAUD
Political Faction in Town of Superior
Appeals to Court.

SUPERIOR, WIS.-The political that has
been raging with more or less severity for
several years in the town of Superior, has again
troken out and the rival factions bonn
harding each other with legal measurers. The
Thorsen faction. the party out Of office,
nas secured restraining order from Court
ON al t ,ra, preventing the 0nleee
that involves the finances Of the town.
The complaint which the order issued,
was signed by John F. Bars, New York
property owner in the town. 1t alleges fraud
md conspiracy, and involves Deputy County
Ilerk W. J. Leader. County Treasurer David
nobie and John A. Bardon. a prominent citizen.
Dobie is lot accused of being a party to the
scheme, but Is restrained from assisting in any
way.
The motion to make the order permanent will
We made Jan. 2. and at that time it is expected
some interesting testimony Will be introduced by
or as the feeling is bitter. The city of Superior
Is IN no way concerned in the matter.
The council has revoked the license of Gustav