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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
COURTS INVESTIGATION.
But Mr.. cIohan Wants the Evidence
Filed With Complaint.

Postmaster Alex. Clohan states that
patrons of the local pOstotfice who
have complaints to file concerning de-
lay in delivering letters or other mail
matter, and who wish TO bring the
matter TO the attention of the proper
authorities. win be enabled TO expedite
the investigation by preserving the
envelope or package so delayed and
bringing II with them I'm filing the
complaint. Often delays are caused
al other points. and the back stamp on
the letter will determine the exact
time that has elapsed between the ar
rival here and the delivery 10 the des-
tination. Mr.. Clohan states that his
Office courts investigation OF such mat
tiers. and that complaints are bene-
fetal. IN that Irregularities are thus
discovered and corrected and the ser
vice thereby improved.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
GETS HANDSOME LEGACY.
Former Martinsburg Nurse Remem-
bered by a Wealthy Patient.

Mrs. Catherine Luucas, who will be
remembered by many persons here as
a former matron at the Kings Daugh-
ters' hospital in this city, recently re-
ceived legacy of $1,000 through the
will of late resident of Omaha, Neb,
whom she had nursed in the Univer-
sity hospital in Baltimore after an op-
Grafton. The gentleman was so great
ly impressed with the faithfulness and
care of his nurse that he added a codi-
Gil to his will, leaving her the above
sum. This was - years ago, and
Mrs. Lucas had almost forgotten the
occurrence, when she was agreeably
reminded of it by the notice of the
legacy. Mrs Lucas is now employed
as night superintendent of nurses at
Bayview hospital, near Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
THREE HOLIDAYS.
WILL BE OBSERVED BY SCHOOL
CHILDREN OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Library Day and West Virginia Da,
Set Apart by superintendent Ct
Schools.

Two more school holidays will be
inaugurated throughout the State next
month. One will be Library Day, De.
cember Z, the other West Virginia
Day, December 10.
Exercises appropriate for both days
vii in many instances be carried out
in conjunction and occasion will be
taken to make the affair one that is
profitable in every way to the school
children of West Virginia.
State Superintendent of Schools
Thomas C. Miller has arranged for set.
ting part of the two days
On Library Day exercises appropri-
ate for the day will be carried out
The object in observing this day is to
increase the school libraries, to pro.
cure suitable books for the schools
School Libraries are growing and it is
the desire of the school authorities
that the good healthy growth shall be
kept up.
The purpose of West Virginia Day
is principally to acquaint the youth
of the State more thoroughly with the
history of West Virginia 1t is a fact
NtAs wen hllOWA JudL llclly
OF High schools in the State know
less about the history of the common
wealth than do many pupils in schools
out of the State.
In superintendent Miller's report to
the Governor he says the growth OF
school Libraries during the past ten
years has been very gratifying.
While In this respect we cannot
compare with the older States in the
east or some of the progressive work
In the west, still the advancement we
have made is encouraging and now
since our people are getting a better
conception of the possibilities in this
direction. we confidently look for more
rapid progress.
Programs to the number of 5000 are
being prepared for distribution to the
various schools throughout the State,
which may be changed to suit the de-
sire OF teachers in making ready for
the observation of the two new holt
days.
Thanksgiving Day VIII come before
either OF these. making the third holt
day before the Christmas holidays.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24

the railroads, but observers Do not ex
pect to see this legislation 70 thronKh
the senate as IL will be- constituted.
Virtually every Republican county
has a candidate Tor speaker ~ the
Mouse OF delegates, a situation due 70
provoke merry war. Candidates for
sergeant-at-arms Of the senate are "a.
gion already. There will be a great
rush for the legislative Once plums.
as a natural concomitant Of the large
of Republican Legislators. and
the Democrats hope 70 extract cam
paign thunder out Of the incidental
salary expense.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
sTuRoIss' BIG MAJORITY.
New Congressman From the Second
West Virginia District.

A review of the election in this
state furnishes a number OF interest
ing situations. IN addition 10 the fact
that the Second district gave the
largest Republican majority 1t ever
has given. it appears that Congress
man Sturgiss is elected by a majority
more than twice as large as that Ol
any off-year election. and that the Re
publicans carried nine out of the four
teen counties of the district
This makes Mr.. Sturgiss a prOmi-
nent figure in Congress at the start.
Besides, he has been one of the lead
ers in the tax reform movement and
his unprecedented majority must be
the result OF a generous approval OF
his position.
In the Democratic counties of the
district the maiOrities are greatly re-
duced, and Jefferson. county. which five
years ago gave a Democratic majority
of 1890, at this election gave a major
ity OF only 72S. and Col George II.
Child, of Harpers Ferry. who for Ave
years past has been AMI now is Re
publican county chairman, and 10
whose efforts and standing are largely
due these great gains, was elected
president of the school board by 149
majority.
The senatorial nominee of the Re
publican party in Eastern Panhandle
district reduced the normal majority
of 2.200 or 1890 against him TO less
than 1000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
WILL TOUR The WEST.
BERKELEY COUNTY FARMERS TO
MAKE EXTENDED TRIP.
Mil Visit Several States in the West
and Later Attend Big Live Stock
Meeting in Chicago.

A large party of prominent Berkeley
nd Morgan county farmers and BUSH
ness men will leave the latter part OF
November for an extended trip through
he west, going direct from here to
oklahoma, via st. Louis and Little
Rock. In Oklahoma several members
of the party will engage in a hunt for
big game and expect to get good bags.
From Oklahoma they will go to Kan
sas, thence to Chicago, and at the lat
ter place they will remain several days
attending the International Live Stock
exhibition. They will return to Berke-
ley county by way of Pittsburg, where
stop of day or two will be made.
Among those who will make the trip
are the following:
Senator-elect Gray Silver, John d.
Foreman, Hon. A. r. Unger, Joseph
G. Miller, S. w. M. Peters, Edwin s.
Henshaw, e. G. Tabb, Il. f. Mcdonald,
Scott Mason, r. M. Rouland, Edward
Brindle, J. w. Kettering, w. b. Glen
denning, G. w. Mish, Sewell Cunning
ham, ]. w. Dodd, S. S. Cline, |. d.
Van Metre, David Willett, John l..
Whitmore, David S. Hudgel, l.. q.
Hoffman, H. B. Kilmer, e. G.. Wilson,
d. M. Pitzer, e. C. Osborne, c. H.
Purcell, ]. William Miller, Bruce
Worthington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
RETIRED ON PENSION.
Henry Bowers, Oldest c. w. Engine
man, Given Deserved Rest.

Henry Bowers, the oldest engine
man in years and service of the Cum
berland Valley railroad, has been re-
lieved of active duty and placed on
a pension of $45 a month for the re-
mainder of his life. Mr.. Bowers is a
resident of Chambersburg and has
been for many years the engineman of
the mixed train on the South Penn
branch and previous to that was pas
senger engineman on he Waynesboro
branch.
Mr. Bowers will be rs years old on
Christmas and has been employed by
the C. V. r. r. for 81 years. In all
that time he has never been suspend
ed for any faults of commission or
omission and never missed a call to
his run.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
Allsosp nooNsHINGa cAuoAr.


ID r. Mats. Il muHuiaineer 81 Ran.
dolph eoHntF arrested ~ United
states Deputy Marshal = D Hupp asd
taken g. lali af flarhehurx Sic -
ssia e. have manufactured q sort ~
wsae. which. when 81 agea some. vas
Hke hard elder See confessed e f.
said. th8t De- aa.d some ~ al Watts
has haiY TIVE teei bong
fle has mnt had Ne eat for twelve
wears. saving thar he ief "a gross hs~
cause IL Naa 0me ~ natureN gifts. fie
Is smooth shageH anf talks with iNs
fellNenee tt o. said that at times
Mats naa disNalaed himself a. a wum-
an
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
SHAWKEY RESIGNS.
sfas Been Chief CLERK to State School
Superintendent.

Chief Clerk M. p. Shawkey, OF the
State superintendent of schools office,
who was elected county superinten-
dient of schools of Karawha at the re
cent election, has resigned his position
at the State house to take effect on
January 1. His successor viii be Prof
L.. l.. Friend, formerly principal of the
University Preparatory school at Key
ser
Mr.. Shawkey has held his position
under the three Republican admins
trations and has been valuable man.
He was just elected county school SUI
perintendent. Mr.. Friend Will assist
I'M grading the examination papers OF
the last uniform examination.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
Will Return to China.

Miss Carrie j. Driebelbies. one of
the best known missionaries of the Re
formed church to China, who has been
in this country on a furlough, is max
ing preparations TO sail November 20
TO resume her duties and will be ac-
companied by her little ward, little
four-year-old Mei-Yeii. who was adopt
ed by Miss Driebelbies one stormy
night. when upon going TO her .ront
door. she found the little waif in a
dying condition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
Installing Branch plant.

Mr.. Charles Davidson, of this city,
S engaged in installing the machinery
for the new branch of The Shenan-
doah Pants Co. at Greencastle. and
the plant is expected to begin opera
ions in about two weeks with Is
,mployes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
OPENING A NEW MINE.
Baltimore Capital Interested in Rob
inson CollierY.

The Fairmont Coal Company. which
is controlled by the Consolidation Coal
Company of Baltimore, is opening up q
mine on Robinson run, near the Short
Line railroad, IL miles north OF Fair
mont Neither a horse nor mule
will be used in the miae. All the ma
chinery will be run by electricity and
an immense power plant will be built.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
GAVE UP HIS STOCK.
West Virginia officehoIder VIII Serve
Public Only.

A great deal of praise has followed
the action of Mr.. Nelson r. Roberts,
of Middleway district, Jefferson coun-
ty, in resigning as president of the
Jefferson County Telephone Co., and
selling all his stock in that concern be-
cause he is a county commissioner
and member of the county court. Mr..
Roberts took the ground that no man
holding public office should have any
connection with public service cor
poration which by any possibility may
seek favors from public officials. t is
said that his action is without parallei
In West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
$1,000 FIRE IN WINCHESTER.
Livery Stables Destruction Blamed on
lncendaries.

Fire Saturday destroyed a large
three-story wooden structure in Win
chester, used as livery stable by Rob-
ert l.. Mitchell, causing loss of about
$4,000 with small insurance. All the
horses and vehicles were rescued. II
is believed that the fire was of incen
diary origin, as several attempts nave
been made to burn the stable. Several
residences in the neighborhood were
in danger, but were saved by the fire
men.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
STOPS ELECTION RECOUNT.
Or. Lanham Sees He Has No Chance
OF a Contest

DIR. T. F. Lanham, Republican, re-
turned defeated for the house of dele
gates in Taylor county, by DR.. r. ID.
Mackin, Democrat, has had the re-
count discontinued. In four precincts
in Grafton DR.. Lanham gained 10 votes
but as the recount continued no fur
Their change was shown, and DR.. Ian
ham. who was defeated by 80 votes.
on the face of the returns, called the
contest off.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
PIEDMONT GETS COOP WATER,
Gravity Line Furnished From the Saw
age River.

The Piedmont gravity water line has
been about completed and that town
has now one of the best water sup
plies in West Virginia.
The line taps the Savage river sew
eral miles from Piedmont. This stream
has not been polluted by any CONNER
cial plant. Previous to putting the
line in use water was pumped into
reservoir at the cost of $i25 per month
and the town was supplied from the
reservoir. The water for the new sys-
TEN was impounded by an enormous
concrete dam.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
VISITING Old Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin Byers.
f Pawnee, Illinois. are visiting rela-
erkeley counties They formerly re-
ided in this section but l'ft here %
-ears ago for the West, Were they
AVE since made their home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
NEW REALTY COMPANY.
Martinsburgers Secure Charter to Buy
and Sell Real Estate.

The Secretary of State has granted
a charter to the Martinsburg Realty
Company. of Martinsburg; to buy and
Sell real estate and improve the same,
act as agent and manufacture and deal
in building material Capital $4,000,
of which $500 has been subscribed and
$50 paid Tncorporators: S. w. Wal
ker. NJ. l.. Dorm. w. s. Snyder, w. G.
Kilmer, G. NJ. Seibert, all of this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
ENTIRE FAMILY STRICKEN.
Wife Dead, Husband Dying, and chiio
III of Malignant Diphtheria.

A message from Hampshire county
announces the death there of Mrs.
Frank Haines, wife of well known
farmer. She died of malignant diph-
iberia after an Illness of several days.
Her husband contracted the disease
from nursing his wife, and is now at
the point of death. His child is also
i'll of diphtheria.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
HERMIT FELL INTO FIRE.
Jacob Greenawalt Fatally Burned Be-
fore Aid Came.

Jacob Greenawalt died at Kline.
Pendlelton county, as a result OF burns
sustained in falling into a fireplace at
his home. He was attacked by Apo
plexy. He was frightfuly burned on
the face, and his clothing was partially
burned of Mr. Greeuawalt lived the
life of a hermit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
On a Hunting Trip.

John ]. Hetzel, Jr., is on hunting
trip in the wilds of New Hampshire
and will spend the week there after
big game.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
New Autos Arrive.

DR. e. u. Sincindiver and Mr.. II. s.
Cushwa Monday night received their
handsome new automobiles, and viii
Immediately place them in shape for
spins in this and adjacent counties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
Bounht a Residenc e.

Mrs. Eliza ID. Jones ana Mrs. Eliza
eth Pitzer have purchased the resi-
lence of Mr.. ID. s. Mason, on Winches-
ter avenue The deal was made
through the John l.. Whitmore agency.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
OFFICIAL FIGURES ARE IN.
Counties of Second District Reported
Sturgss Majority 3649.

Hon. f. M. Grant who had charge
of Hon. George c. Sturgiss' campaign
has just received the official vote of
all the counties in the second congress
sional district as certified to by the
clerks of the several county courts.
The official vote gives Mr.. Sturgiss a
plurality over Judge Dent for congress
of 3,649. The vote by counties fol
lows:
Sturoicc' rnaiaritiaS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
New Mail Cars.

Two United States mail cars. built
at the Altoona shops for the Camber-
land Valley, we're turned over to the
company this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
MAY Build Cut-OH.

It is stated that the Baltimore &
Ohio is figuring on the cutoff from
Hancock to Everett, Pa. which win
shorten the distance by so miles be-
tween Washington and Pittsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
Assessment Reduced.

The Jefferson county court has-re-
duced the assessment of the Harpers
Ferry bridge from $4,000 TO $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24

DIR. Shipper went on hunting trip
to the mountains back Of Gerards own
on Friday and bagged two fine Wild
turkeys.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
The Corporate interests.

Corporate questions in some form
will, however cause disturbance. The
Governor wants to organize the state
senate, and win again have to fight for
it. The people have been keyed up
30 expect a two-cent passenger fare on
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-15
Fred Crete Dies.

Fred Crete Sr. of Silver City died
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. N.
Moe Sunday afternoon. Death re-
suited from paralysis. Mr.. Crete
came to Caldwell last week to visit
his daughter, Mrs. Moe, and his son.
Fred Crete, Jr. in the hope that a
change of climate would benefit his
health. At first some improvement
was noticed, but Saturday evening he
was sieZed by a stroke of paralysis,
resulting in death the next day. The
remains were shipped to Silver City
Monday for interment. They were
escorted to the railroad depot by the
Odd Fellows, of which order Mr..
Crete had been an honored member
for 40 years.
Fred Crete and family came to Ida
no a great many years ago. settling
shortly afterwards at Silver City, at
which place they have since resided.
Mr.. Crete was a prominent man In
Owyhee county. He was also we'll
known and generally esteemed in
Caldwell; In fact. throughout south
western Idaho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-15
The Blessinger Case.

Alexander Blessinger, a resident Of
Caldwell. fell from train near Baker
City, and claims to have suffered in
juries for which he is now asking the
Oregon Railway and Navigation Co.
100000 damages. There was no
vestibule on the car, and in passing
to the dining car he says he fell from
the train. He alleges negligence on
the part of the company. Tuesday
the case was brought up before Judge
Beatty In the Federal Court. The
entire day was taken up in impanel-
ling the trial jury. The jurors are:
George Gumbert. Henry Dickman, ].
p. Ogilvle. ]. E. Pfost, r. A. Brown,
]. F. Creasey, r. P. Boyer. Thomas
Nelson, Burt c. Bullock, J i. NJ. Slower.
J. A. Gerwick and B. T. Bivens.
Mr.. BlessInger got $2sOO.O0 dam
ages.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-15
ADAMS GAINS LIBERTY BUT
Is RE-ARRESTED AT BOISE
COLORADO OFFICERS LATt-NOw tNROuJE
TO WALLACE, IDAHO
10 WALLACE, IDAHO

condition of the Canyon county Jail
by order of the probate court of this
county. 1t also said that the deten-
ton of Adams had been by his own
/ consent and the consent of his coun-
sci, c. w. Moore of Baker City.
Mr.. Darrow said under the law
there could be no legal reason for
holding the prisoner, and moved the
| court that the prisoner be discharged
upon this answer, which shows that
he is not now in custody by his con-
sent.
Neither Mr.. Hawley nor w. E. Bo-
rah appeared. but Mr.. Snow, who rep
resented the State, said, in reply to
barrow, that the matter of the suffi-
cheney of the order of the probate
court had been passed upon in the st.
John case. I'VE have no strings on
Mr.. Adams and raise no objection to
granting him his liberty"
Judge Stewart then said he saw no
reason why the prisoner should not
be released and ordered the clerk to
prepare such an order.
At this stage of the proceedings a
deputy sheriff entered and told Adams
that he had warrant for his arrest
The warrant was later served in
Judge Stewards private office, and he
was taken to the Ada county jail.
Mrs. Adams, who seemed very happy,
| was heart-broken at the turn affairs
| took.
Freed and Re-Arrested.
At two o'clock Tuesday afternoon
Steve Adams was taken into Justice
| Dunbar's court for the purpose of
having his hearing on the charge pre-
ferred against him in connection with
the murder in Colorado. On motion
of County Attorney Koelsch, who
stated that the Colorado authorities
had failed to send him the papers or
to send an agent here with the extra
dition instruments, the charge was
dismissed and Adams was set free.
| Adams, however, was Immediately
4
rearrested by Deputy Sheriff Hodgins
on warrant brought from Shoshone
county by Sheriff Sutherland, charg-
ing him with the murder of John Doe
Tyler in that county in August, 1904.
AS soon as arrested Adams was
turned over to Sheriff Sutherland,
who Immediately placed the hand
cuffs upon his wrists and took him to
the State penitentiary for safe keep
ing until he is ready to start north
with him.
In the justice court with Adams
were Attorneys Nugent and Morrison
Attorney Clarence barrow has left
Boise.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-15
NICHOLS HOME FROM SEATTLE.
Brings Pruitt with Him-PrisOner
Charged with Embezzlement-
Also Elopcd with Girl from Falk's
Store.

Sheriff j. C. Nichols returned home
from Seattle, Washington, Tuesday
bringing with him Elmer Pruitt,
who was arrested in that city on a
charge of embezzlement 1t is al
legged that in July, Pruitt went to
Arthur e. Hubb, an Ontario, Oregon,
liveryman, and hired team. He
drove to Nampa and sold the team to
Bert Bramlet of that city, Immediate
ly going to Falk's Store. and then left
the state. taking with him Miss Edna
Buys, a 17-year old girl of that place
1t is thought that Pruitt sold the
team in order to get money to elope
with Miss. Buys. The girl was en-
tirely innocent of the means by which
Pruitt got the money. Being young
and inexperienced. she trusted Pruitt
implicitly. 1t seems, though, that the
couple were never married and nc
accusations are made against the
girl. The charge of embezzlement
was filed against Pruitt. He will
have his preliminary hearing before
Judge Hagelin Wednesday
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-15
Vincent st. John is to be Released In
October.

After nine months imprisonment.
Vincent st. John, alias J. w. Vim
cent, Federation leader. president of
the Burke Miners union, will not
have to stand trial for the murder
of Benjamin Burnham. the Smuggler-
Union miner, who was killed in a
riot in Telluride July 8, 1901, says
a Denver dispatch st. John was
to have been tried for the murder
OF Burnham at the October term of
the district court at Telluride, Dis
trict Attorney Hugo Selig, after
weighing the testimony. 1t Is report
ed, has reached the conclusion that
he has not sufficient evidence TO con-
Wet, and for that reason will go be-
fore the court October 8, and nolle
PROSE- the case against St. John.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-15

were placed in nomination. In East
Caldwell Messrs. j. M. Thompson, ].
h. Lowell, II. b. Scatterday and
Frank Breshears were named. Mon
day morning Messrs. H. ID. Blatchley,
J. F. Groome, c. G. Baker and C.. B.
Marlatt were nominated in East Cald-
well. The primaries were we'll at
tended in either precinct good
natured rivalry was in evidence
throughout the day In East Cald-
we'll Messrs. Thompson, Lowell, Scat
terday and Breshears were elected.
West Caldwell elected Messrs. Gowen,
Campbell, Sewer, Davis, Stovel,
Stone and Plowhead. Everybody is
well satisfied.