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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
WILL FORM UNION.
Sunday Schools of County to Join
State Organization.

Sunday Schools OF County TO JOIN
State Organization.
Nearly all the Sunday school of this
city were represented at the meeting
heldkin the Sunday school room OF the
Presbyteriap church Wednesday Dight
for the purpose of helping the move
meut toward the organization OF .
Sunday school union in Berkeley
county. There was considerable en-
thusiasm among those present. and IL
was unanimously decided to effect An
organization immedis teIv. Mr.. @. W.
Boyer was elected president, and Mr.
Edgar Bowers Was selected as sstre-
tary. It was also decided TO incor
porate the Berkeley county oTganiza-
ton with the state association. ana
the work OF getting all the Sunday
schools Of the county into the move
ment was likewise decided upon A
big mass convention will be held il
this city in October.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
WILLIAM f. LONG.

Mr.. William f. Long, of Haaers-
town, formerly well-known resident
of this city. died at his home on Tues.
day after a short illness. He WIS
aged 81 years, and is survived by his
widow and one son, Mr.. Bert Long.
OF Washington.
Mr.. Long resided in Martinsbnrg for
"a number of wears. and conducted a
shoe shop on West Martin street He
removed from this city about 10 ysars
ago, later going to Baltimore. He
was a member OF the lodge of knights
of Pythias in this CITY, aud his funer-
al at Williamsport this afternoon was
attended by Messrs. W. q. Austin.
August Zimmerman. ST.. Lee Siler
and Mr.. Martin, rs representatives Of
the local order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
ALEXANDER STEELE.

Alexander Steele. one of the Oldest
men OF Winchester. died Tuesday
night aged 90 years. Born at Dunkeld.
Scotland, he went TO Winchester at AN
early.sge and had been engaged in the
florist business ever since. His father
was landscape gardener for Lord Syd-
ney, and he himself occupied similar
position for the Duke of Athol in
England. Surviving him are his
widow aud five children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
WILL HOLD PICNIC.
Catholics to Run Excursion to Island
Park August 10.

The members Of the Arden Sundav
school will hold their picnic Ia W
8. Millers woods, west OF this city.
on Saturday. August 10.
The members of the Oatnoido
churches OF this CITY and Cumberland
will run an excursion to Island PARK
on Saturday, August 10. Arrange
ments are being made to accommodate
q big crowd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

perty has a total valuation in
the county of $405, IT'S, leaving
the net increase in the county
an even SO per cent. over the
figures at the last previous as
sessment.
The total valuation of the
taxable real property previous
to the assessment this year was
a, sos, 037. The new assessment
makes the total valuation of
property at present $780, 1856.
OF this $405,775 is on the school
and church property, which is
non taxable. The net value Of
real property in the county is
therefore So, 204, 59l. This is an
increase Of SO per cent.
The greatest increase natu>
rally is found in the city. The
old valuation was $l,679, 1886.
The new valuation is S2,777,,
$50. The non-taxable property
amounts 10 $685. $50, leaving O
net increase in the taxable valu,
alton of $759,675
The smallest increase is found
in the Hedgesville district,
where it amount to $s5,379. OF
the country districts the greats
est increase is made in Arden
$3.50, $40.
There are two assessors dis
tricts in the county, and of
these the first shows a net in.
crease of $947,1 and the
second a net increase of
1894, 423.
The figures by voting dis
tricts are as follows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
GEORGE W. KKoDEs.

Mr.. George W. Knode, = well known
resident OF Shepherdstown. died at his
home in that place at an early hour
Thursday morning after an illness of
several weeks. He was aged 63 years.
and was native Of Washington coun-
ty, Md, but had resided ia Shsp-
herdstowu for number Ct years. He
We formerly boatman on the Ches-
ape re n Ohio canal, and also cou-
Quoted store at Bridgeport, opposite
Shepherdstown. He was married
three times, aud is survived by his
last wife and three children. one of
whom is Mrs. Ashton Boswell, of
Shepberdstown. The fnneral will
take I'lace on Saturday at o'clock
from the Episcopal church at Sharps.
burg, Nd, and the remains were
inferred in the adjoining cemetery.
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DEATH OF MRS. MIsH.
EXPIRED TUESDAY AT HNa
HOME NEAR BUNKER HILL.
Mrs Keesecksr Died ne HER Home az
Barter, This coansy-The
Funerals

Mrs. Fannie Mish, wife of Mr..
George Mish, a well-known far.
mer residing about two miles
from Bunker Hill, this county,
died at her home Tuesday
afternoon after an illness which
covered a period of about two
years, but which did not be-
come acute until a short time
ago.
Mrs. Mish was aged 40 years,
and is survived by her husband
and the following children: Mr..
Harry Mish, Mr.. Ellsworth
Mish, Mr.. George Mish and Miss
Mary Mish, all residing at home.
She is also survived by her
father and one sister, Mr.. Bell
and Miss Rachel Bell of this
city.
The funeral took place on
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
from the house. The services
were conducted by Rev. U. s.
Crowder, pastor of the Metho~
dist Episcopal church, south, at
Bunker Hill. Interment at that
place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
MRS. MARY KEEsECKER

Mrs. Mary E. Eeesecker wife
of Henry Keesecker, died at her
home at Baxter on Thursday
morning the 3rd inst. after a
brief illness, aged q years, z
months and 81 days. She was
formerly a Miss Weller and was
only recently married. The
hereaved husband has the heart,
felt sympathy of the entire COM
munity in his sore distress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-19
RICHMOND.

bakery and restaurant is soon to
be opened in the Sowles block by Horace
BroWn.-Thc renewal mission, which OPEN
ed at the Catholic Church Sunday, -~il
continue the entire week. The Rev.
Fathers Hammond and liituhelo are con-
Quoting the same.--A. r. Stevens is draw
ing water for his stock and house from
the Vermont Condensed Milk company $
tank.-rhe Vermont Condensed Milk COM
pany are building IA modern large receiv-
ing room at their factory. The old one
was too small for their increasing bust
ness.-The dance and box party given by
the Queen Esther Lodge Friday evening
was well attended and an enjoyable even
ing spent.-M. G. Leary of BURLINGTON,
who has been at the home Of his brother,
NJ. j.. Leary. here, sick. with tonslltis,
returned to Burlington Monday.-One of
the heavy loaded teams of Campbell &
WATSON went over the bank at Beach hill
Saturday. No injury was received only the
breaking of the wagon.--The Standard
oil tank driven by NJ. o. Goodrich was
ditched Monday on the Jericho road
near Mr.. Gloyd s.-The burning out of n
chimney at Horace Browns residence on
Main street Monday set fire to the roof
of the house. a serious fire was narrowly
aVerted
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WILLISTON

Mrs. Miranda Johnson, widow Of tho
late William johnson, died at the ad-
vanced age of Of years. Her home was
with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Scott at Jcr-
icho Center. Her remains were brought
here Sunday and placed in the vault. Mrs.
Johnson was n cousin OF Mrs. Lucretia
Barker. deceased-Willam NJ. Barber
had one of his work horses badly injured
last Thursday by another horse kicking
it,
Last Sunday Mrs. W. T.. Woodruff
had two children baptized by the Rev.
Leigh Diefendorf.-The family who
lived In Warren's block have moved
into one of NJ. W. Clarks tenement
houses.-Minnie HerwOrth Of Burling.
ton is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Thomson.-Mr Scott and +. G.
Pease of Jericho Center were in town
Friday.-Messrs. ii. S. Johnson, G. T.
Johnson, nepnews of Mrs William
Johnson and w. NJ Barber, a cousin,
attended her funeral in Jericho sun
day.
Mrs. Varney fell Tuesday and brcke
her arm.-Mr. and Mrs. Alison Bradley
had daughter born Sunday, the 18th.
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WEST MILTON.

A. a. Herrick Will move to his tcne-
mcnt house February Mrs. Sarah Co.'S
telo is going back to her daughters at
Milton Boro, next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Lincoln, who are
suffering from grip. are both better
About SO OF the friends of Mr. and Mrs
Willard Sanderson gave them house
warming Friday evening. There were
Rotations and graphaphone music by
Horace Sanderson, music by the West
Milton orchestra with singing and
piano selections. Refreshments were
served and a handsome couch and par
lor lamp were presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanderson.-D. o. Bullock Is able
to be out again.
Services at the church here have been
discontinued for the winter.-Edwin Sibley
of Petty Brook is very sick.-Saturday
night at ten o'clock the thermometer
stood "A below zero and Sunday morning
at eight o'clock 1t was only two below
and strong south wind blowing. Jed
Ballard moved Monday to the old cream
cry house--The members of the West
Milton orchestra met Monday afternoon
to practice with Mrs Belle Osgood.-Mrs.
Hortense Miner is at w. l.. Sanderson's
for a visit
Circumstances have occurred that have
changed A. A. Herrick's plans and the
trade between him and Mr.. Weston with
regard to letting him the farm is off and
Mr. ierrick will remain on his farm
Edgar Gabaree will work for A. A. Her.
lex the coming year.-C. T.. Osgood is
drawing potatoes to Burlington.
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BOLTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. :. Brush went to White
River Junction last saturday night to
stay over Sunday with her father. H. II.
Bishop. who is very ill., Mr.. Bishop has
had ono operation performed. having an
abscesS on the right side. The last report
is that there is another forming on the
left side. and doubts are entertained
as to hts recovery Wallace Howe is ex-
pected home from the Mary Fletcher hos
pital on Wedncsduy.-Mr Campbell of
Huntington was injured last week near
the home of Tip Morse. He was thrown
from his sleigh with such force as to
cut quite cash on his head. Ills horse
ran as far as Carl Preston s.-The water
supply of nearly every family in the east
part of the town has been stopped by
freezing, caused by the lack of heavy
rains last fall and lack of heavy snow
storms this winter. Teams are drawing
water to run StcvenS'S mill.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY
SHELDON

Miss Carrie lioar of Concord, Mass"
and Samuel Il. Green of Burlington for
mellN of sheldon, Were married AT Grace
ChuIch Thursday, January T.. at D. IN
The bride Was given away by samuel
liowlcs of Springfield. Mass. editor OF
the Springfield Republican, and broth
er-in-law of the bride. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev +. Harnby Leach
of Richford The bride was gowned in
grey satin trimmed with white chiffon
and rose point lace bonnet of black vel
vet trimmed with black ostrich tips. Miss
May Brown of sheldon acted as maid OF
honor and WAS gowned in Nile green silk
with white chiffon hat Mrs. +. Barnby
Leach of Riohford presided at tho organ
rendering Mendelssohn's and Wagner S
"I.ohengrn" march. The ushers were
i. H. Brown of Sheldon, T.. {. Brown
and lockwood Brown of Richford and
Sherman Hoar Bowles of Concord. Mass,
Among the guests were: Mrs. Samuel
Bowles. Miss Clara ID. Hoar sisters OF
the bride. Miss May u. Brooks OF Con-
cord, Mass, Mrs. Samuel lioar, sistor-in-
law OF the bride. John Hoar, nephew of
the bride, the Rev. Prescott Evarts, son
of the late Senator Evarts Of New York.
Iangdon Warner of Cambridge, Mass.
both cousins of the bride, Helen Warren,
Elizabeth Swift OF Lincoln, Mass, Mrs.
Arthur Mills of Brookline. Mass. Mr.. and
Mrs. O. X. Brown. Miss Edith Brown,
Miss Clara Brown of Swanton, Mr.. and
Mrs II. W. Baxter OF Highgate, Mrs. A.
Is Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. An p. Rowley of
Richford. Mr.. and Mrs. C. p Hogan, Mr..
and Mrs. George NJ. Hogan of st. Adams
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home in Boston for medical treatment.
charles Byington returned from
Mont pclicr last Thursday night.-Mrs.
Frank q. Pope Ia home from n pro-
tractcd visit In the Wcst.--Mrs. Phoebe
Owen is visiting her son in Saratoga
Miss Ruby Mct;owan of Shclburne is
visiting her relatives and friends in
town7-trcdcrick Bcssettc visited his
brother, Arthur. in IIincsburgh.
stanton Coleman Is i'll with hard
cold.--Guy and cora Williams visited
at Brayton Clarkc's last weck.--John
.cars. Jr., cut his hand quite badly
last wcck.-Robert Williams of Bur-
inEton high school was at home over
Sunday.
Mrs. 4. J. Pope has returned from her
Western trip.--A chimney burning out at
the home of Alex MCGOWAN during the
high wind of Friday came near ending in
a confa grafton, but prompt work put 1t
out with small damage The Ladies' Aid
will give their play down in Maine
Thursday and Friday evenings in library
hall.-Charlcs Thompson has his market
building enclosed. Charles Williams did
tho worli.--lcc in tho bay will soon be
thick enough for cutting.-Word has been
received of tho safe arrival of \. A. BY
ington in California. The prospcctors in
the slate quarry on the stone farm con-
tinuc to find II discouragns quantity of
flint stone in the slate formation. Tho
quarry has been opened to n depth of
about 81 feet. Jud Williams in drilling
the w. II. Mcneil well. is down some 40
feet in slate and he finds the same flint
formation. Less than half mile south
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ycars.-Thc Dramatic club from West
Charlotte will give tho play. Down in
Maine" in the town hall. january 2S,
under tho auspices of tho Congrcga.
tional Ladies' Aid socicty--Thc Rev. G..
G. Adams received ~ Now Years present
of 20 silver dollars from some of hiS
parishioncrs.
The Dramatic club from West Charlotte
VIII give the play Down in Maine" at
tho town hall under the auspices of the
congregational Ladies' Aid society Satur-
day evening January q instead of the
2S.-Eugcne Sanctuary, G. T.. A.. Calves
ton, Texas. made of flying visit here
Tuesday coming from Washington, ID. c..
to spend four hours with his father.
william Sanctuary.-P. II. Miles of Burl-
ington was IN town Tuesday. Mr. Milca
has rented his farm to Mr.. Dover, who
has been on the Russell farm for seven
ycars.-Mr Bromley leaves the Rcmng-
ton farm and moves to the Russell farm.
John Dwirc moves to tho Remington
farm.-Thcrcsa Donahuc, who has been
seriously Ill with typhoid fever is gain
ming slowly Sheriff Horton was in town
Saturday on busncss.-O. A. BALDWIN IS
moving To his farm i'm Monkt on.-Mr
'.ovcland Will move his meat market to
the Baldwin block this w,ck.-liarlcy
Palmer. VINO has been seriously i'll IS
able To he about the house. -Stoddard
Martin of Fcrrisburg was in town Tues
day-David Donahic attended the dairy
mans meeting in Montpelier last week
Misses Mary Wright and Anna Patrick
arc pleasantly situated in Rcdlands
California for tho winter Letters from
them tell OF the abundance of roses and
oranges that are at their height now.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-19

Mr.. Pray. who is sick with pleurisy is no
Lcttcr.-Thc teachers met at the Center
school to make out cxaniiration uucs-
tons.-lIarod. son of H. w. Ayers is
sick with an attack of appendicitis.
Word was received Wednesday of the
sudden death of Nellie, daughter of
Thomas King, Jr., at New Bedford
Mass.-At the last meeting of the social
club in the town hall about 50 members
were present. The early part of the even
ing was occupied in playing whist and
the first prizes were captured by Herbert
Remington and Mrs. a. Dorr. the sec
ond by Miss Desc and Ralph Wool. After
refreshments a little time was spent in
dancing.-Ground is being broken for the
new creamery at Buffers Corncr.-Mrs.
5. y. Chaplin, who recently sustained u
fractured him by n fall remains III about
the same CONDITIONAL. c. BiXby of Men,
docino City, cal, is visiting relatives
and friends in this vicinity, after an alb
of N,ars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-19
ESSEX JUNCTION.

Mrs. Cornclia G. Moshcr died very sud-
denly of heart failure at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. A. T.. Arklcy, about noon
Friday. The DAY before she complain
ed of slight indisposition but no alarm
ing symptoms presented themselves. Mrs
Moshcr was born in Milton 20 years ago.
Her maiden name was Ward, her family
being one OF the oldest in the town.
While quite young she entered the ia
nous Emma Willard Seminary in Troy.
y. Y. the first institution for the higher
education of women in this country. il
not in the world. She at once took high
rank in scholarship and was graduated
in ISIS, beng one of the first from this see
ton to attend such an institution. In 1880
she was married to George Moshcr of
Troy, y. y, where the first years of
their married life were spent. Then they
moved to Burlington and later to Provi-
dcncc. II. l., where they lived until the
death of Nh. Moshcr several years ago
Since that time she has lived at Milton
with her sister, Mrs. Dixon, wife of
Or Dixon and also in this place. spend
ing portions of each winter in Irovi-
denCe. At the time of her death she was
making preparations for her annual visit
to that city. Three children We're born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Mosher, one son, who
died in infancy, and two daughters, both
of whom survive their parents, Miss
Fanny Mosher of Providence, and Mrs
A. r. Arklcy of this place. Mrs. Mosher
was woman of great refinement Of man
nor and Kindness of spirit, deep religious
nature and broad sympathcs, and was a
devout adherent of the Episcopal Church.
She represented the highest type of Chris
tian character and her death VIII be
deeply mourncd 10y large circle of
friends.
Mrs. Sophia Gaines has brought 4
bill, issued from the court OF chancery
against A. ii. Dague and Mary j.
Dague. his wife, to reform the deed she
gave them of the restaurant property.
Papers were served yesterday by Dep
uty Sheriff j. II. Allen. Allen Martin
and Cushman & Sherman are attorneys
for Mrs. Gaines. Mrs. Gaines claims
that Mr. Dague procured deed from
her. including a portion of her dwell
ing house, north of the restaurant, by
fraudulent means.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. NJ. johnson enter
tanned several of their friends with n
whist party at their home last even
ing.
at tho adjourned meeting of the Con-
gregaticnal society the following officers
we're elected: Moderator d. Fl. Macon
her; clerk and treasurer, S. A. Brownell;
prudential committee, c. NJ. Fcrrin, James
II. Douglas and George w. Allen; auditor,
S. d Tcachout. The reports show all
Indebtedness paid and small balance in
the treasury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-19
JERICHO.

There was a baptism of four young
people at the Baptist Church Sunday
cvcning.-Miss Matte Wood of Burlington
Is visitor with her cousin, Mrs. w.
Buxton-Nliss Emily Howe returned to
Burlington aturday.-Clinord Nichols Is
spending a few days with his brother,
Bernie.-L. H. Roscoe WAS in town Mon
day. lie has lately added three new
machines in his establishment at Essex
Junction.-Nlrs. Miranda Johnson died at
her home at Jericho Centre last Friday.
Mrs. Johnson was one Of the Oldest peo-
pie in town, being 81 years old. She was
well known about this village, as years
ago she with her husband and adopted
son lived on what now is the James Car
roll place about one mile from this vii
lagc.-Miss Lena Nichols has not been
able to be out for several days on ac-
count of sickness
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-19
MILTON BoRo.

Through an error in typosottlnc the
item In last weeks paper should have
read Mrs. y. L. Wood gave a party in
honor of the teachers Miss Hayden, who
teaches the winter term, and Miss Der
way, who taught the spring term of 1904
instead of their daughter, as stated
Thomas Berry and wife are spending "A
week in Richmond.-Mrs John Cameron
was called to Grand Isle Wednesday by
the critical Illness of her daughter
Lolita. with REORGANIZATION Luman is
once more able to he out.-Emma Bean
came home from the L. V. NJ. Friday
night
Miss Emma Bean was home from Bur
lington over Sunday.-Floyd Sanderson
passed Saturday night and Sunday at r.
+. Mills s.-NIrs. r. f.. Mills returned
from Taunton. Mass. Saturday night
where she was called by the Hines S
of her father, who is now quite comfort
able.-Mrs. c. II. Howard is i'll with
rheumatism and neuralgia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-19
MILTON.

Tho remains Of Mrs. Cornclia Moshcr
were brought here from Essex Junction
Tuesday on the eleven o'clock train and
inferred in the village ccmctcry.-fi. -.
Clark of East Orange. y. j.. is in town
looking after his business interests.-Mrs
Ray Lewis of Wostford an1 sister, Miss
Carrie Pcasc Of Swanton. We're guests at
the home of Mrs. o. II. Iicwoy Monday.
tie 16th.-Mr. and Mrs. George Bourke
are the parents Of Il II pound boy.--Last
Friday evening the installation of the Off
Gers was held AT their hail by the Modern
Woodmcn of America. After the install
lation refreshments Were served and a
social time onioyod-Mi sses Gencvicvc
Morgan and Lille Massey have been
spending Il few DAYS with friends in Bur
lington.-l. II. Ilant returned last week
from n visit to his son. George, in Troy,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-19
HUNTINGTON.

At Il meeting Of the Sons of Veterans
Magcnc Ellis was elected commander; C.
W. Lewis. senior vice commander: T., H.
l'' nnctt. Junior Nicc-commander; George
smith, secretary; c. II. Smith, treasurer
Frank X. Strong. wife and son, Harry,
were the guests OF Mr. aud Mrs. NJ j.
Ellis Sunday. w. johnson returned to
Montpelier Monday after a few days
visit at home.-Mrs. Thomas Phillip had
the misfortune to fall and break her arm
la Sweet was Il guest Of
Kate Sargent over Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-19
UNDERHnI.

Mrs. NJ. +. Maurice has returned to her
home in Montgomcry.-Jed Prior and
family of burlington have rented Il house
of J. j. Monahan of this placc.-R H.
Galusha and wife of Royalton visited
at s. 4 iIalcs Friday and Saturday.
Harry Bliss has II position as telegraph
operator in New IIampshirc.-Mr and
Mrs. Fred Knight 20 soon to Bellows
Falls. where they both have excellent
positions rs stenoeraphers. Mrs. Clark
Graves went Thursday to the Mary
Fletcher hospital for treatment.-I. H.
Pcndlcton has bought the store house
belonging to w. w. Gracc.-The severe
wind Friday night did much damage in
town unrooting barn belonging to
William Cross and tearing down Fred
Bapp's piazza, besides injurng other
small buildings clsewhcre.-H. H. Hale
and wife were in Burlington Saturday.
Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Mead visited Mrs
Hoeves of Burlington Thursday.