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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15

loss Ct 3,400: Edwin q Burleiah,
about 5000, slight gain over two
years ago; Llewellyu Powers, $500.
loss of 5000
The democrats carried all but two
OF the twenty cities in tia state.
swept the republican counties OF
Cumberland and Kenebec, and in
creas ID the representation IN the leg
islaure from -four senators and 20 rep.
resentatiyes to ~ senate aud about
60 rep esentatives.
COBB BY 5000
Governor William L. Cobb. of
Rockland. republican, standing on .
platform devoted almost exclusively TO
continuance of the prohibitory law
OF the state. was reelected by plur-
atty of less than 5000, with but few
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
wHITLocK IS WELL.
Recovery From Pistol
Wound Through Body

Luther Wbitlock who was shot By
his wife several weeks ago at Berke-
ley Springs. is now able TO be about
and attend to his resiar rant. The
mans escape from dea;L as a result
of the pistol wound is regarded as
remarkable. He recovered rapidly
after his wife was admitted to bal
and returned home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
TO SELL WOODEN CARS.
Baltimore e. Ohio Will Use Nothing
But Steel Ones.

lt has en- announced that in the
future the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania would use. ste cars
exclusively. Following this comes
the information that the two compan-
les will dispose Of all Of their old
wooden stock. Division officers all
over the system have heen Riveu not
ice to send in estimates OF the freight
cars needed on their respective divi-
son. and an order for Dig supply
will be let tine latter part Of the
year. The woode cars that are vet
in good condition have been trans
fired from the main lines to the
branches. and Will be eventually sold
to be replaced with steel cars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
Among the Sick

Mrs. Kate Lickiider has been very
ill for week at her home on East
Burke street.
Mrs. Moses Volgamott is very il
of typhoid fever at her home on East
Burke street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
BRIDGE NEARLY COMPLETED
Approach to Crossing on Pike Will
Soon Be Finished.

Work on the approaches 10 the new
bridge over the Cumberland Vallev
railroad on the Hedpessille pike is
progressing rapidl.' q the bridge
will be opened in short time.
Crushed stone is now being distri-
butei over the roadway on both sides.
and while the approaches Will be
rather steep, the bridge will be a
great Improvement over the old and
dangerous crossing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15

exceptions the smallest margin Of
votes ever given republican COVER
nor in the state Of Maine
Cyrus W. Davis, of waterviile. the
democratic candidate for. governor.
D lied one of the largest votes in the
history of the party in this state.
His issu in the campaign WAS the
resubmissiol of the liquor question
TO the votes # the people
BATTLE IN THE SECOND
Moe interesting. from a cert in
tandpoint. was the re- election Of
tlnuf ressman Cha les Il. Ii, tlefieli,
republican, Of tha Second dlstric'. By
a greatly reduced plurality. Congress
man Littleheld's candidacy was the
subject of bitter opposition on the
part of Samuel Gompsrs, president OF
the American Fe0eration OF Labor who
asked for his defeat on ths grounds
that he had voted against certain
labor measures at the last session Of
congress.
The issue betw sen Gompers and
LittlefiFld wac taken up by the re-
publican congressional committee,
aud for three weeks the district has
been the scene of hard fight. in
which Secretary OF War William Fl.
Taff, Senator Lodge and Senator Bey.
eridge, and several congressman were
pitted against the head of the Fedora
tion Of Labor.
Rev. J. Il. Guy. OF Danyille, Pa,
formerly pastor CT the Reformed
churches at Shepherdstown and
Kearneysville. and wife. and Mr.
ard Mrs. McQuilkin. of Shepherds
town, were guests of Rev. DIR. and
Mrs. ]. A. Hoffbeins IN this city
Monday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
NEW cANCELING MACHINE.
Mail Matter at Postoffice Can Now
Be Quickly Handled.

I a canceling machine has been added
to the equipment at the local post
office, and is now being used for
stamping both outgoing and incom-
ing letters. The machine. which is
tperated by nand, has capacity of
1900 letters per hour. greater
speed tran viii be required at the
locsl office for several Years. The in
PRODUCTION of this machine will enable
the clerks TO prepare the outgoing
mail and dis rinute the incoming ma /
more quickls than formerly. Ii is re-
daested OF those mailing letters that
the stamp always be placed ON the mp
per right corner. about quarter OF
an inch frorn Il edges.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
Versatile Youth.

That new clerk of yours is rather
versatile, isn't he?" said the drum
mer.
That's what" replied the village
merchant. "He makes three or four
different kinds of a fool of himself
every day"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
Ill WIN Typhoid Fever.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Thacher' and
two sons, Harlan and Charles. are i'll
of typhoid fever at their home west OF
Martinsburg. The condition of
Charles Thatcher Is reported to be
serious. while the other sick members
Of the family are improving.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
THEY BET ON ELECTION.
Pos master and Prominent Politi-
clans of Morganfown Indicted.

clans OF MorganfoWn I1dicted.
The Mononghalia county grand
jury returned Indictments sgain.t
Postmaster J. p. Fitch. Assistant
Postmaster J. j. Hall. Il. NJ. Grant,
chairman Of the republican oongres.
sional committee for the Second dis
trict; ]. J. Wharton and V. A Bar
hickman. prominent democratic poll
ticians. and George Vance, republican
politician. for betting on the last
municipal election.
Sheriff L W. Barker vas indicted,
charged with permitting prisoners TO
escane from the county jail, and 90
others were indicted for various
crimes. The jury session was the
most sensational ia the history of the
county, 400 witnesses having testified.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15

Rev. Wilson Chrisman. of Mounas-
Vile, who has been spending his
vacation with friends and relatives in
Martinsburg ana Hedgesville. has re.
turned home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
DEATH OF MISS KEEPER.
ExfIaED IN BALTIMORE HosPi
FRTD.Y Ev ENING.
mrs. virginia Lrgg Dted AZ her Home
st Hunk,r Ht,i AFTER "a Lin-
gering ILLNESS.

Miss Bertha Keefer. daughter of
Mr. Charles keefer. of wnsvile,
Nd. but who has made her home
with her amt, Miss Ella Moore. OF
East King street. for sometime. died
FRIDAY evening III hosuital in Balti.
more, where size had been to be oprr.
ated upon. The remains will be
brought 10 Martinshnrg tonight,
when the funeral arrangements will
be made. She was aged about 30 years
and had large circle Of friends in
this CITY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
Something for NOTHING.

Did you ever see a free show that
didn't have some kind of collection
attached TO it?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-09-15
MRS. VIRGINIA LEGG.

Mrs. virginia LEGG.
Mrs. Virginia Legg. wife of Mr..
A. 9. Legs. died Friday afternoon
ut 5 O'Clock at her home al Bunker
Hill, death being due TO tvphoid
fever and ensuing after an illness of
several weeks. She was aged 81
years. Mrs. Legg was well known
and most estimable lady, aud her
death brought regret to many persons
in the neighborhood in which she
lived for so many years. The funeral
will be held Sunday morning 10
O'Clock The services will be con-
Quoted at the Methodist Episcopal
church at Bunker Hill.
MRS. LEGG BURIED.
The funeral of Mrs. A. G. Lege,
who died at her home at Bunker Hill
on Friday, took rlace Sunday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock aud was largely at.
tended. Besides her husband she
leaves four sons and two daughters
James. of New York George. Holme
mad Herbert at home Mrs.
Wright Morgan, of New York, aud
Elizabeth LeRg. at home. She is also
survived By the following brothers
and sisters Mrs. Lizzie Laise. Miss
Lille Clendenning, OF Bunker Hill,
and Mrs. Robert Gold, of Albert
Lea, Minnesota W. b., John Il. and
A. 9. Clendenning, of Bunker Hill.
MISS KEEFER BURIED.
The funeral of Miss Bertha Keefer,
who died in a Baltimore hospital Fri.
day evening, took place this afternoon
at 3 o'clock from the home of her
aunt. MISS Ella Moore, on East King
street, Tie services were conducted
by Rev. Charles S Trump. pastor OF
st. Johns Lutheran church. aud in
terment was in Green Hill cemetery.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
JOHNS.

The health of this community is
not very good at present. Mrs. e. S.
Donnell and P. F. Barnes are on the
sick list. Mrs. O. W. Brumfeld, who
has been sick with typhoid fever, ia
improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Burnham made
business trip to D'Lo today.
Quith q crowd Of young people
from this place attended the marriage
at Mayton Sunday.
Sunday school has revived consid-
erably since the protraoted meeting.
Everybody come out and join with us
and have good scdool.
Misses Dennie Mcintyre and Alma
Walker visited Misses Mary and Kate
Anderson Saturday night.
Mrs. L. P. Burnham visited her
sister, Mrs. O. Shotts, Thursday.
Miss August Donnell Is boarding at
DR.. O. Q. Shots attending school at
this place.
Miss Laura Gates has accepted 3
position to clerk for her brother at
Puckett, and will leave in few days.
Prof. W. E. Mcintyre visited home.
folks Saturday.
T. J. Gates made . business trip
to Braxton yesterday.
Mrs. J. NJ. Murray left Monday for
Clinton where the ohildrn will enter
school.
The school at this place is pTogress-
ing nice1g under the able management
OF Pro- H. Donnell. The free
term in the second Monday in
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ion 10 long
roWn, left
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The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
STATEMENT
Showing tho Condition Of the
Citizens Bank,

Of Florence, Miss, on Sept. II, 1906.
Published by direction of Chapter Ia of
Annotated Code Of 1862.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS.

Department Of the Interior land
office at Jackson, Miss, August 25,
1906. Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the chancery clerk Of Rankin county,
at Brandon, Mississippi, on October 5,
1906, viz: Henry j. Ford, II. E. No.
36S45, for the en- Of nwH 8 WI Of
neA section 10, township north,
range 4 east Of Ohoctaw Meridian !.
he names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Ed Barnett, Of Do bson, Miss, Walter
Barnett, of Dobson, Miss, Willie
Miller, of Dobson, Miss. Joe Lewis,
of Pat, Mississippi.
L. @. O. LAMAR.
Register.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
Hemby White attended tho Bryan
speaking il Jackson Saturday.

Hemby White attended tho Bryan
speaking in JACKSON Saturday.
We are delighted to have our genial
friend r. E. Lee, OF Lake Hall, Ark.
with us again. He is at home for .
short stay.
s. W. Tinnin made short visit to
Meridian this week.
H. T. Ellis has Just finished : new
house on the lot back Of his homo
place.
r. @. Latham has repaired his old
residence. and 1t now has the ap.
pearanoe Of brand new one.
The little infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Stevenson died Saturday
and was buried here Sunday. The
bereaved family have our sympathy.
Prof. Ratiiff is now in town, ready
to take charge Of his school Monday.
Everybody is invited to be present at
the opening. Supt. Whitfield and
Others are expected to lecture.
We deeply sympathize with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Quimby in the loss Of their
little son, who died at Laurel, where
they had just. moved. The little body
was brought home and laid to rest
here Sunday. Misses Lille Quimby
and Ida Allen came ont to attend the
funeral.
The home Of Mrs. p. Y. Starr was
filled to overflowing with merriment
one day this week. The occasion was
a kinder" family reunion given 10
honor of r. E. Lee. The ''fatted
kid" was killed and all present par
took heartily of the sumptuous feast
spread before them and enjoyed to the
utmost the delightful entertainment
Of this interesting family. We
wished for the absent ones for whose
benefit this article is written.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Whereas letters as executor Of the
estate of Dan Butler, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned by the honor
able chancery court of Rankin county, on
May 3Ist, 1906. Now, all persons having
claims against said estate, will present
them and have the same allowed and
registered within the time allowed by law,
or the same will be forever barred.
GEORGE ROBINSON Executor.
WILLIAM BUCHANAN, Atty.
Brandon, Miss, Sept. 9TH, 1906.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Whereas letters Of administration ii the
estate of BENJAMIN E. TherreII, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned by the
honorable chancery court Of Rankin
county on Sept. 9TH 1906. Now all persons
having claims against said estate, will
present them and have the same allowed
and registered within the time allowed bv
law, or the same will be, forever barred.
Z. i. THERRELL, Administrator.
WILLIAM B UCHANAN, Atty.
Brandon, Miss, Sept. , 1906.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
KING.

KING.
The health of our community is not
very good.
Miss Lula Boothe has typhoid
fever.
Elmore Harper who has been in
feeble health for the past two years
died Friday and was buried at Mt.
Carmel Saturday afternoon. Rev.
Wayne Sutton conducted the funeral
services. Mr.. Harper leaves wife,
five children and host of relatives
and friends to mourn his loss.
Sunday school was largely attended
Sunday, yet there is room for others.
P. Fl. Weimer and wife made q
flying trip to Jackson Saturday after.
noon.
Johnny and Buford Walker left the
18th inst. to attend the A. & M. Col
lege. Carl Crawley and sister Miss
Louis will leave tomorrow to attend
the Clinton College.
Miss Belle Cooper, OF Star, spent
Saturday night with her aunt Mrs. !.
jamie Boothe.
I Miss Mollie Butler spent few days
last week with her sister Mrs DR..
Farmer, Of Star, who was quite ill.
Miss Lucille Dear and Alcie Walker
visited their cousin Miss Alyeen Byrd,
of Whites, Saturday night.
sSpurgeon Barron attended church at
Clear Branch Sunday.
Warren Laird spent Sunday at
Florence.
Carl Crawley attedded church at
Wesleyama Sunday.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
BRIDGE NOTICE.

Notices hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at the chancery clerks
office up to IL o'clock noon of the first
Monday in October, 1906, for building a
steel span and cable bridge of 46 feet, at
Rocky Creek bridge in beat S, according
to plans and specifications now on file.
The board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. j. G. BRUCE, Clerk.
Brandon, Miss; Sept. d, 1905.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27

If your food does not digest we'll, q
few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters will
set matters right. Il sweetens the
breath, strengthens the stomach and
digestion, creates appetite and cheer
fulness.
A. g Thornton, Brandon Drug Go. !,
A. L. D. Rhodes, and Phil Didlake,
special agents.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
ANNEX TO COURT HOUSE NOTICE

Notice s hereby given that sealed bids
VIII be received. at the chancery clerk s
office up to II o'clock noon on the 9Th
DAY OF October, 1906, for building an
annex to the court house of Rankin Coun-
y, Miss, according to plans and speci.
flcatlons filed In the chancery clerks Of.
nee. The board reserves the right to re.
lect any and all bids. By order Of the
board Of supervisors.
:. J. G. BRUCE, Clerk.
Brandon, Miss, Sept. 10, 1906.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
BRIDGE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at the chahcery clerks
office up to II o'clock noon Of the first
Monday in October, 1906, for building a
wood bridge across Walters Creek, near
Franklin place, according to, plans and
specifications now on file. The board re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids.
]. c. BRUCE, Clerk.
Brandon, Miss, Sept. 4, 1905.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
THOMAsyILLE.

We fully agree with Cross Roads In
regard to the warehouse question.
Let every farmer who can hold his
cotton for a better price and do his
own storing at home. Keep it dry
under good shed; it pays.
Bro. Mayfield filled his regular ap-
pointment here Sunday. He has
recovered from q spell Of typhoid
fever.
Rev. j. S. Purcell, Of Greenwood,
La, came up to see his sister, Miss
Mary, Sunday. He leaves this morn-
ing in company with Rev. Lewis for
the opening at Millsaps. He has
charge of the church at Greenwood
and is also principal Of the school
there.
DR.. Whitfield is kept busy nearly
all the time. He has been working
for telephone exchange, and has
about succeeded, which will be
great convenience to those having
boxes.
J. P. Bullock has about finished
his barn.
Mrs. Katie Thomas, Of Plain, was .
visitor here Saturday and Sunday.
Sherwood Pearce died last night at
Nathaniel Smiths. He had swamp
fever and was only sick short time.
We offer to the bereaved family our
sincere coincidence. He will be bp/
ried at Thomasville cemetery
evening, the 25th, at 2 o'clock
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
RANKIN COUNTY NEWS NOTES
Cream of the Happenings as Chronicled
By Our Correspondents.

good; potato crop is good considering
the small crops.
= Misses Mollie and Bessie Butler, Of
King. attended church at Clear Branch
Sunday.
Mrs Jane Fahnestock and children
visited relatives hero the past week,
and attended church at Clear Branch
Sunday.
S. o. McCaskill and E. O.. White,
Of Whites. attended the grand lecture
made by Mr.. Bryan in jackson Satur.
day.
DR.. John Steen failed to be at his
office at Whites last Saturday. The
writer has not learned the cause of
his absence.
Henry McCaskill, who has been in
i'll health for some time, is said to be
improving, and his wife is having the
fever now.
The pastor of Clear Branch church
made suggestion for the Sunday
school last Sunday which we think is
worthy Of consideration. He said
that he wanted the church to prepare
class rooms for the benefit Of the SUM-
day school. The Sunday school at
Clear Branch is very good and could
be made better with better opportu-
mites.
The Brandon news., 1906-09-27
WHITES.

Farmers Of this comn
gathered the most Of tha1
and some Of our farm
made to realize the j
protection and ha1
their cotton FOR,
recent rains be-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-14
FIRST RUGBY ON COAST
Berkeley Freshies Defeat Stanford
Freshies by 8 to o
Score.

Stanford University, Cal, Oct. 1S.-The
first collegiate game of Rugby football
played on the Pacific coast was played
between freshmen Of the University of
California and Stanford today The
game resulted in q to victory for the
University of California over the first
year men of Stanford. In the first half,
the Stanford fifteen had much the better
OF the contest. but in the second period
the tables were turned and the ball was
continually III Cardinal territory. STAN
ford eXcelled in passing the ball. but the
California men showed q greater knowI-
edge of the rules of the game
Stanford was penalized frequently and
California's score was directly due to
several successive penalties inflicted by
Referee Mack. As q result of the first
penalty California was given free place
kick from the twenty-five-yar line ana
Johns booted the ball sQtIarely between
the goal posts, but the score was disal-
lowed by the referee because the kicker
overstepped his line. a moment later
Johns failed to make another place kick
from a more difficult angle, but the third
attempt from 2 keeled kick sailed over
the bar and three points were cha liked up
for California. After this score the Car
dinalS' goal line was in constant danger
but the Stanford youngsters rallied Ges-
perately and no further scoring was done
Johns. Burnham Miller and White played
star games for California, while Worth
ington. Thorpe, Little and Pemberton- did
the best work for Stanford
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-14

| must signal by raising his hands
! clearly over his head.
! Whenever any portion of player
carrying the ball, except his hands O,
feet, touches the ground when i'm the
grasp of an opponent, the ball is
down.
Either team may ask for time out
three times during half without
penalty. For each extra call for time
a team Will be penalized two yards
unless the injured player be removed
| from the game.
Hurdling Is prohibited
The snapperback is allowed to have
his hands and head off side when lie
issabout to pass the ball
There must be at least six offensive
players on, the line. and if there are
only six, one of the other players must
be outside OF the man at the end of
the line.
None of the five center men will be
allowed TO leave the line unless he goes
five yards back and another player
takes his place in the line No shift
ing 10 eNade this rule viii be allowed.
One forward pass will be allowed
each scriInmage. provided the pass be
made by man who was in the back
field when the play started. In case
the ball touches the ground it goes
to the defensive team
A team must gain ten yards in three
downs.
When the ball is kicked any player
on the kicking. side Will be on side as
soon as the ball touches the ground.
Once the ball touches the ground il
cannot be. Kicked further.
A player preparing TO kick goal
after a touchdown will be allowed 10
adjust the ball in the hands of the
holder
When player is disqualified his
team will lose half the distance to its
goal line
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-14
KNOCK IS OUT
ON new RULES.
Forward Pass Has Proven a
Complete Failure So
Far This Season.

AT last the big colleges of. the east
and west. have lad a chance to test
the new football rules. And the criti-
clsms which have followed from
coaches, players and in some cases
from the spectators have been enourf,
10 almost mske the committee which
is responbible for them give up the
ghost Before the season began the
reformed rules had many defenders
they have some now, but with each
succeeding game the adherents of the
OLD rules secure fresh additions. Even
"a A StagS of Chicago, who was the
most persistent advocate of the new
order of things. has confessed that The
new rules IN their present state will
hoI 40 But there is apparently no
escape from the reformed code nov.
Inc game VIII have to be played for
the rest of the season according To
these rules. But with the mistakes
which have now been made the COM
mittee VIII have an opportunitv to
modify them before another season
starts.
The rule which is being criticised the
most Is the forward pass, for, although
all the big teams have been using Il
continually. t has yet TO prove IFS
aplilty as consistent ground gamer.
Inc experience of most of the teams
mas been that this play is as apt TO
result IN thc surrender of the ball as
It's advance. Still all the teams refuse
20 give II no without more thorough
Test Its failure to gain ground has
neen attributed in many quarters TO
inc tmidity and hesitation with which
II Is used. Instead of making a free
and decisive throw, more quarterbacks
are inclined to toss it over the line
The result has inevitably been that the
opposing team secured il as often as
the man for whom it was intended.
The play has by no means been
worked out in all its variations. So
Tar no team has. tried to gain grounJ
by passing the ball direct to the full
back, or whoever does the puntinr
as if for u kick. the fu'lback then 10
take the ball on an end run and sud
denly hurl the ball forward to one of
the ends who has dashed down the
Held. This is d variation which ought
70 be successfully executed and will
proba bly, be put to a thorough test
before the season is over