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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-05
ANDREW JACKSON.
A Sketch of His Life and
Public Career by Hon. :.
John ID. Sutton.


By request of the Martinsburg Ii
brsry and Others we reproduce from
the Braxton Democrat, an article writ
ten by John d. Sutton OF this city in
reference to the birthplace OF Presi-
dent Andrew Jackson. Mr.. Sutton,
gives the clearest view and presents
the strongest aud most convincing
evidence that has been produced in
favor of Virginias claim to President
Jackson S birthplace and has taker,
the first place and has taken the first
steps looking to public identification
and making the place where that dis
tinguished citizen was born.
Great and varied events occurred in
Jackson history his great victory
over the naughty Btitiaus at New Or
leans will make his name immortal as
long as freeborn. or the songs of lib
erty are chanted in the homes of her
people his opposition to the National
bank monopoly the evil tendencies
of which could not at that day be so
clearly and and universally observed
bul the danger signal had scarcely
been given when this giant institu-
lay PROSTATE at the feet OF con.
queror who never knew defeat.
Jackson was mighty in the varied
attributes that go to make the really
great man his victory at New Orleans
was a military achievement parable |
Of which history gives no account his
opposition aud defeat of the National
bank illustrated his keen deserving
power as statesman, while his de
te; t Of the nullifiers of South Car oil
ia marked him as one of the nations
greatest patriots.
Was Andrew J ackson born in Viz
GINA?
III the latter years of England S
role in America and the first decades
of the Republic, the reople were
making history for future generations
and were indifferent as to recording
facts. Especially is this true with ref
erence to family biography in all new
and unpeopled countries. The present
century is looking back over the CEN
tury past and tracing up the records
and incidents OF that period, gather
ing little by little, fact here and a
fact there, reasoning by analogy, ap-
plying the electric blaze OF science to
reveal the truth that only beco mes
valuable by time, and as the year s
pass by we become more eager TO
learn about things that in the past
didn t arrest the attention Of the pub
lie.
That President Andrew Jackson was
reared in North Carolina and Tennes =
see there is no question. Aud when e
became famous and historians began
to write his biography they had no
difficulty in arriving at the conclu-
sion from traditional history that
North Carolina was his birthplace.
That he grew up from infancy in
North Carolina and Tennessee there
is no question. In 1865 history tells
us, Andrew Jackson, father of Presi-
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-05

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray nurse IN the
Childrsn's . emo ia New York Cure Fevefishness
Bad Stomach. Tsething Disorders, move aad regn-
tate the Bowels and Destroy Worms Over 10 900
testimonials. They fail. At all druggists zsc.
Sample FREE. Address Allen Y, OlmSted, lie Roy,
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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-05
Shepherd colIegs Second

The annual Inter-normal oratorical
contest took place In Grafton on last
Saturday night before large au-
dieuce. The prizes were presented by
the donor, Mr.. A. T. wilkinson,
The first S25 in gold was awarded
BIZ the Judges to young man named
Lee OF Marshall College, Huntington
and the second. SIS to Mr.. Lester
Miller. of Shepherd College.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-05

A farm of 43l acres 2 l-2 miles
from railroad station With house and
barn in good neighborhood good land
big bargain $40 per acre. See S. S.
Felker.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-05
Wool.

The highest cash price for wool de-
livered al my cellar Blondel building.
Gray Silver.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-05
LATEST MARKET REPORT

Tire following are wholesale prices
paid for gfaia. produce, etc. in, this
market. Iorreeled weekly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
WiISOn..VinCent.

Miss Mary Hazel Wilson. daughter of
Captain Stephen II. Wilson was married
to Mr.. George w. Vincent, prominent
young business man Of Snow Hill. on
Wednesday morning at $50 o'clock
in Mackenzie Memorial Presbyterian
Church. The ceremony was performed
by the pastor of the Church. Rev.
Joseph b. Moth. assisted by Rev. G.
The ushers were Messrs. Charles X.
Higgins ana William Duffy. Miss
Beulah p. Vincent played the wedding
marches.
The BRIDE wore a pale grey broad
cloth gown, trimmed with velvet of the
same shade, and wore a velvet hat "a
match. She was very pretty bride
and the happy groom was showered
with congratulations for his good
fortune.
Quite number of friends accom-
panied them to the railroad station soon
after the ceremony To bid them god
speed on their wedding trip.
Mrs. Vincent was the recipient of a
large number of useful and ornamental
presents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

The following marriage license were
issued by the clerk of the Circuit Court
during the past ten days:
WHITE
Daniel Scott and Rosie Bassitt, James
ID. Bethards and Chlorie Timmons, Elmer
G. Shocklcy and Martha j. Townsend,
William G. Ennis and Blanche Hudson,
James Henry Mcdaniel and Annie Eliza.
beth Payne, William b. Tubbs and
MihpieA. Savage. Turner C. Chopper
and Minnie +. Gibbs, Hubert S. Car.
mean md Bessie Z. Figgs, Alfred w.
Peters and Minnie M. Williams, Eph.
riSm w. Townsend and Mamie l.. Crop
per. William p. Catlin and Laura
Barnes, Perry J. Coulbourn and Theo-
Tdosia 2. Bassitt, Ernest Lee Shockley
and Lottie Estelle Carmean. George w.
Vincent and Mary Hazel Wilson, Thos.
X. Evans and Ida May Hales, James
Levi CULLEN and Lille May Jones.
CoLoRED
John Balm and Jane Wise. George
Dale and Lottie Bowen George Conquest
and Alice Conquest. George Smith and
Clara Boston, Edward l.. Fisher and
Clara Bell Porter, George II. Wheaton
and Sarah f. Fisher, Louis j. Purncl
and Rosa Waters. Hubert Duncan and
Sarah Palmer, Glenn Duffy. and Com
fort Smith, William c. Crippin ant
Annie A. Blackwell, Thomas Williams
and Della Massey.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
A CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY.
Boy Accidentally Shoots And Kills An
other At Greenbackville.

Two families at Greenbackvillc were
in gloom and mourning Christmas day
one forfthe untimely death OF a son and
the other because son of that family
was connected with the sad affair. The
story can be told in brief.
Stanley McCleary, aged about 3 years.
son u Calvin McCleary, engineer Of the
ID. NJ. & V. Railroad Company. went
over to the home of Major Selby. on
Christmas morning to play with Mr..
Selby's grandson, Edwin Mason. of
about the same age. The two boys be-
gan playing with % calibre rifle be-
longing TO John Selby. Edwin Mason
secured the rifle and playfully aimed it
in the direction of Stanley McClcary.
He pulled the trigger, but the gun did
not fire. Then young McCleary ex-
claimed: 1T is my turn To shoot now.
With this he ran toward Elwin and they
had a playful contest for possession of
the gun, during which the trigger was
accidentally pulled and the load entered
the side Of Stanley McClcary. scvcring
main artery. He bled to death in a
few minutes.
Mr.. McCleary lost daughter few
weeks ago of consumption.
Edwin Mason, is the son of the late
Norman Mason of this town. He and
his mother live in Philadelphia, and
were on a visit to Mrs. Mason's father.
Mr.. Major Selby. when, as stated, the
tragedy of Christmas day occurred.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
Dryden.-JaCObS.

Miss Margaret X. Dryden, of Days
boro, Del. and Mr.. William l.. Jacobs.
of Wilmington. Del, We're married at
the home of Mrs. John II. Long. sister
of the bride, on Wednesday at II O'Clock.
The house was beautifully decorated
with ported plants and evergreens.
The bride and groom entered to the
sweet strains of Mendelssohn s wedding
march, played by Miss lie Mae Bailey,
of Snow HILL Rev. w. Guthrie. Of
Millsboro. performed the ceremony
very impressiveIy.
a magnificent dinner was served in
the dining room, after which the bride
and groom took the north bound train
amid showers of rice. for Wilmington.
Del, where they will reside.
The bride wore beautiful costume
of pale green lansdowne. trimmed with
panne velvet and white chiffon. with
hat and gloves to match.
They were accompanied To the station
by numerous friends and relatives who
all joined in wishing them happiness
both in the new year and the new life
which they have entered upon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
Savings Institution.

A savings bank, Incorporated under
the name Of Deposit and Savings Bank
of Snow Hill, will soon occupy the new
bank building corner Market and Pear
streets, il front Of the Court House.
The charter was granted by our Circuit
CourtNh April last. but the organiza-
ton WAS not perfected until this week.
The capital stock is S25. 900, of which
amount the Equitable Building and
Loah Association of Snow Hill has tax
en- $4,000
The directors of the Deposit and Saw
inks Bank are: Thomas NJ. Purnell, Ed
ward p Davis, William F. Johnson.
Oscar NJ. Purnell, John W. Station.
Thomas +. Wharton, George L. Barnes
and Clayton J. Purnell. Mr.. Clayton
J. Purnell is president. Mr.. Edward 7.
Davis. vice-president. an Williams $.
Parsons, cashier.
The building will be completed and
the bank will open about February LIST.
1t is understood the Equitable Build
ing and Loan Association will have its
offices in the bank building.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
FiggS..-Carmean.

Mt. Olive NJ. p. Church was the
scene Of very pretty wedding Tues
day evening. the contracting parties
being Miss I'D ssie Figgs. of Salisbury.
and Mr. Hubert Carmean, of Coul-
bourn's district. The church was pretti-
~ decorated with potted plants and
evergreens. The bride and groom We're
met at the altar ny Rev. George Stocks
dale, of Powellsville. who pronounced
them husband and wife. The brides
maids We're Miss Mamie Eggs, sister
of the bride, and Misses Winnie and
Eta Carmean, sisters of the groom.
Messrs. Chester Parsons, Cleveland
Carmean. of North Carolina. and Harry
Carmean. the groom's brother, Were
the ushers. The bride wore a hand
some gown of white silk. and carried
boquet of white chrysanthemums
The brides maids wore white kilk null.
Miss Allie Mae Bailey. of Snow Hill,
presided at the organ, and rendered the
wedding marches. After the ceremony
reception was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cottingham in honor
of the wedding party. The bride and
groom spent the holidays at the home
of the brides parents in Salisbury. Mr..
and Mrs. Carmean will make their home
in New Church. Va. where the groom
is engaged in the lumber business. We
extend our congratulations and best
wishes for long and happy married
life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
SIIOWELL.

MIR. William I. Esham and family
visited friends and relatives at Nelson i
Monday and Tuesday.
Miss Viola Riley, of Snow Hill, spent
part of this week with Mr.. Isaac
Beauchamp.
MIR. James Bishop has moved to the
William Shovel farm. Mr.. Lee Esham
who will do the farming. has also NOV
ed on the farm.
MIR. and Mrs. o. S. Shockley are
visiting their relatives and friends in
Snow Hill this week.
Mr.. George Taylor and family moved
Wednesday To Berlin where they will
make their home the coming year.
Miss Josie Hudson visited her sister,
Mrs. j. +. +. Griffin, Monday and Tues
day.
Miss Mckilson. of Millsboro. is spend
ing the holiday with her aunt, Mrs. j.
NJ. Moore.
Mrs. Zadok Purnell is in bed this week
with severe cold. also MIR. John Penne-
will. Both are improving under the
treatment of DIR. Collins, of Bishop
vile.
Mr.. Harry Vandegrift is making his
! former home Wellsboro, Pa. visit
during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ollister Moore and little daughter.
Pauline. spent Wednesday with friends
here.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

One of the prettiest weddings of the
season was that of Miss Lottie Estelle
Carmean, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elijah Az Carmean, to Mr.. Ernest Lee
Sh0ckley,L Son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah G..
Shockleyjwhich took place last We'd
tuesday, eeehing, Dec: 9th. at Mt. Olive
NJ. p. Church. The friends of the bride
and gp6om Had beautifully decorated
the church for the occasion with ported
plants, holly and evergreen. The sweet
straihs Of the wedding march was rem
deredby Miss Winnifred Carmean as
the marriage party entered the church.
The brides maids were Misses Bessie
Shockley and Annie Carmean, sisters
of the bride and groom. Messrs.
Luther Shockley and John Gordy served
as groomsmen. They were followed by
the bride. leaning on the arm of her
brother, Mr.. Cleveland Carmean. of
North Carolina, who gave her away.
They met the groom and his best man
Mr.. Samuel Shockley, in front of the
altar rail where the Rev. Mr.. Stocks
dale pronounced them husband and
wife.
The bride was dressed in beautiful
suit of blue silk, with white trimmings
and gloves to match.
The brides maids wore white organdy.
The groom and his attendants wore
black, and tan gloves. After the cere-
mony a reception was given at the
home of the brides parents. where they
received the congratulations and best
wishes of their many friends. The
house was decorated with ported plants.
holly and evergreen. The porches and
surrounding trees were lighted with
Japanese lanterns. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shockley received many useful and
ornamental presents. They will make
their future home in Indian town neigh
borhoOd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
Mrs. Margaret Gordon Moore

Mrs. Margaret Gordon Moore, widow
of the late John X. +. Moore. died al
the home of her son, Senator John T.
Moore. ABOUT three O'Clock Tuesday
morning. For several years Mrs. Moor,
had been an invalid. and had seldom
been seen by her many friends outsid,
her own homeM About three weeks az,
her illness bccame so serious as to caus,
alarm to her family, and a trained
nurse. who remained with her until the
end came, was sent for. Death came
to her peacefully and quietly, the In
visible Hand that loosed the silver
cord of her life touching her lightly,
and bearing her soul triumphantly away
to enter into everlasting peace, anu
joy, and rest.
Mrs. Moore was the granddaughter
of the late Richard Handy. and the
daughter of the late Matthias o. Toad.
vine and Lucretia Gordon Handy. his
wife, and was born in 1897 at the old
Toadvine homestead in Wicomico Coun-
ty. about two miles from Salisbury.
When quite young she married the lat,
John X. Z. Moore, of Snow Hill, &
member of the mercantile and shipping
firm of Richardson 4 Moore, and tn,
founder of the lumber and milling
branch of the present firm of Smith,
Moore 4 Co.
Mrs. Moore was member OF
Mackenzie Memorial Presbyterian Church
and. until her health became impaired,
had always taken an active part in
church work, being particularly inter
ested in the young people of the church
and the Sunday School. She was gener-
Gus and tender-hearted, true friend To
the poor, and never refused aid to n
worthy object, or help to a needy per-
son. She dispensed charities literally
and graciously. and her beneiiciarles
were many. Beside these noble, I'M
selfish and altruistic traits of character.
she was gentle, refined and cultivated
lady, and stood for the old regime of
old-fashioned Southern hospitality and
aristocracy. Possessed of literary at
tainments Of high order, she delighted
to converse of books and on literary
subjects: and, endowed with an artistic
temperament in an unusual degree, her
talent found ready expression in the exc
cution of handsome oil paintings, cray
ons and pastels. Her death will be felt
and mourned not only by her family but
by large circle of friends to whom
she was greatly endeared.
MRS. Moore is survived by one son,
Senator John 7. Moore, and by the fol
lowing grandchildren: Miss Lola b.
Moore, Miss Helen Gordon Moore. anC
Mr.. John p. Moore, Jr.
Funeral services, conducted by hei
pastor, Rev. j. b. North. were held at
the house at eleven O'Clock Thursday
morning. The music was in charge Of
"A quartette composed of Miss Beulal
Vincent, Mrs. Thomas Morgan. Mr.. NJ.
r. Hargis and Mr.. c. l.. Vincent. Miss
Beulah Vincent also sang Lead Kindly
Light" ms a solo. lnterment was made
beside the remains of her husband in
the family lot in the Presbyterian church
yard, where the last sad rites were per
formed. The pall-bearers We're, ex-
Gov. John Walter Smith, Marion 7,
Hargis, Oscar NJ. Purncll. J. Samuel
Price. DIR. Paul Jones. and c. Y. White.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

Mr.. JAhn J.. Beauchamp. and Miss
Cora Adkins We're married at the home
of the BRIDES brother, William Adkins.
near Snow Hin Wednesday. December
9th. Only a few intimate relatives
and friends were present. The many
friends 81 Mr.. and Mrs. Beauchamp
Throughout the county unite in wishing
them along and happy welded life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
DinqIe..-Mariner.

At the,home of the brides parents.
Omar. Delaware. Miss Jennie Emily
Dingle. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. h.
Edward Dihgle. was married last We'd
nesday evening. December 9th. to Mr..
Algia Mariner. of Snow Hill. Quite q
number Of the friends of the bride wit
messed the ceremony and congratulated
the happyIyoung people. Mr.. Mariner
arrived home with his bride ON Wedncs-
day night. We wish them much joy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
In MemOriam.

VANDOM- sad but loving remem-
brance Of our dear husband and father,
George II. Vandom. who departed this
life December 9th. 1905. aged 81 years.
Wife and son. It..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-29
ROAD MUST FIGHT FOR LIFE
Salt Against Charter Of the Vest
cheSter-Others Pending.

suit in equity to set aside the charter of the
New-York, Westchester and Boston Railroad Com
pany has been begun by the Van Nest Land and
improvement Company. which owns 80 acres OF
land surrounding the Morris Park racetrack.
Papers in the suit were served on William L. Bull,
president OF the railroad company, Saturday.
The petition in the sets forth railroad
company never has had legal existence; that If it
ever was company. inasmuch IL incorpo-
rated in 1872 it expired under the tenyear clause in
1882: that the receivership and sequestraton pro-
ceedings in 1881 absolutely put end TO any legal
existence the company had: that the legisla-
ton OF 1900 on which the company claims revival,
was unconstitutional; that the franchise the Board
OF Aldermen attempted to give to the railroad com
pany was void. and that the Van Nest company had
already sold TO the New-York and Fort Chester
Rallroad Company the right Of way through the
property at Morris Park. The Van Nest company
declares that it will sell any Of Its land to the
Nestchester company for right Of way
Inc suit is brought in the Supreme Court in New
YORK County, and ten months probably will elapse
before 1t can be brought to trial No matter which
way the case goes before the jury, it probably Will
De carried to the Court Of Appeals and this would
mean continuing the litigation for two or three
years longer.
another suit against the westchester company is
10 be brought this week by the Land Associates
lying between Bear Swamp Road Morris PARK
aye aye west Farms Road and Bronx Park
they set forth the same reasons for setting aside
tS ctlaI leT OF the Westminster company. with he
additional reason that the railroad compa nv has nor
acquired the certificate Of public conVenfenCe ard
required by law. d.
The Crawford Realty Company owning 1873 acres
OF Iand north of Morris Park is prepared to bring
81, SUIT against the Westchester company. but
70 break ground for the construction of a "a ilray
Inc AStor estate is said to be ready combine in a
suit with of the land companies "
Now that Governor Higgins has signed the bill
taxing from the Board of Aldermen all power to
pass on railroad franchises tho Port Chester com
pany IS TO make new application to the Board OF
hstfnate and Apportonment for the right to cross
certain streets above or below grade in The Bronx
week. $500 $1,000 '''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-29

who was Miss Alice G. Winthrop before her
marriage. ana their three children. When ne
went 10 the country Captain Goddard expected
10 he able 10 return 10 his work before the close
Of the summer. although his city home, at No.
o72 T.eyfngton-ave was closed. His body viii
he brought 10 the city for the funeral and viii
10 hurled beside those Of his father and brother
e., q Dlot in Greenwood. ne leaves widow and
three daughters
CAPTAIN Goddard was member Of the Union
League Metropolitan, University. City, Har
,,ard Tuxedo GroIer and New-Yor, Athletic
clubs Of the Merchants Association and OF the
Nev-Ycrk geological Society and the American
Museum Of Natural History. The Civic Club
viii hold a special meeting tonight TO take sc-
ZION on the death Of its founder
Lieutenant Governor Bruce said last evening:
Ian. greatly shocked to learn Of the death OF
Captain Goddard. While l had heard that he
was not we'll I had no idea that his illness was
Of . serious nature
The death OF Captain Goddard Is a great loss
10 the Republican party and TO the people If
the city % Nev-York. He was party man OF
ne highest standard,
Though n man OF wealth, he elected 20 devote
his leisure time. and even much of that which
mis- business interests really demanded. to ale
Waiting conditions the East Side. He was
continually striving 10 better the condition Of
the poor and he especially interested himself
n the poor OF his Own district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-29
VESSELS IN COLLISION.
STRUCK IN DENSE FOG
Steamers Able to Return to Anchor-
age from off Sandy Hook.

While feeling their way in a dense fog lust ont
side Sandy Hook bar, at ESQ or SATURDAY, even
lng the steamer Exeter City, cattle laden ana
bound for Bristol. England and the freighter Ken.
lucky. from Copenhagen, bound into the barhor
bumped into each other. The Kentucky struc, che
Exeter City on the starboard quarter. her Sham
stem cutting through the plates like a knife turn
ing them outward and back toward the stern Ieav-
Ing gaping role about fifteen feet SQUARE and ex-
posing 10 view the cabin furniture.
The rent II The Exeter City's hull was well above
the water me so there was danger OF her sink
ing she turned back and came ~, the F2a, &c sor
as the weather cleared and an<lored off Clifton
Staten Island The Kentucky also came up the bar-
Dor and went TO her pier at l7th-st HoboLap
where her captain. Charles SkaaL was seen bv a
tribune reporter yesterday
Captain Skaal said that he had a Sandy Hool,
plot on board The fog was so thick that they,
we're proceeding slowly and blowing the whistle
regularly as prescribed by the regulations Neither
he nor the pilot heard any whistles near them
when suddenly the hull of the Exeter City doomed
Up out OF the fog. 1T was too late then" said
the captain. to do anything but stop and reverse
and We Simply had TO hit her" There was Scarcely
scratch 10 ne seen on the bow Of the Kentucky
yesterday 10 show where she had struck The other
Captain King. Of the Exeter City. refused to say
anything 10 a party Of newspaper men who char
tered q tug 10 investigate the accident They had
sooner boarded the steamer that he Derernntori-
ly ordered them of saying that he owned The hoo
ana was not answerable anV one for HIS actions
ING steamer VII probably be locked for repairs
The Exeter City is a steel screw steamer of 214o
tons - Ieet long ard s. feet beam. She is owned
ing II Loyd's Register of Shipping The Ken
lucky IS also q steel steamer Of 8 622 ions 900
tee[ oaE anq Nth With beam Of . feet inches. She
IS owned by + orerde. of Copenhagen and she runs
on the ScandaEavian-America Line