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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
'WRANGLt OVER A Child
gulgamoifs Gels into d Quarrel
About Custody Il Id lsfsri.
is UP BEFORE COUNTY COURT
Permission 10 Construct Telephone
Line Given to +. n. Rooney and
Robert Myers other Business.

In the County court on Thursday
afternoon, petition was fled by
Mrs. Benjamin Follers, asking thar
the infant son Of her dead sister bt
given INTO the custody OF some suat.
able person for rearing. The child's
parents are dead, and TIE little one il
now in the custaay OF Edward yulga.
mott. who has cared for it tor more
than = year. The petitioners allege
that the child is not properly cared
for, and Vulgamott appeared with
Attorney Snyder TO resist the plea OF
Mrs Fellers. The court decided that
the matter had not teen presented in
proper form, aud postponed action
until the affair is in shape.
Acting under the ruling of the state
supreme court in the bank tax cases,
the court relieved the Old National
aud the Citizens National bank from
thasassessment on their capital stock,
and will refund the money already
paid by these banks on this account.
The directors of the Dry Run Turn
pike Co submitted their annual state
ment, showing that the balance and
receipts fer 1905 vera S995, the ex-
penses $500, leaving balance OF 1899
The pike is in good condition.
L. III. Rooney and Robert Myers
presented a petition fer permission TO
construct and operate telephone line
from the Warm Spring road to point
nesr romahawk, and it was granted
The Chesapeake g. Potomac Tele-
phone Co presented bill for the use
OF the phones in the offices of the
clerks Of the courts, and the bill was
held up pending an investigation II
was also ordered that the phones be
removed from the offices Under the
terms OF the franchise the county is
10 have the free use of phones, aud
the court held that the charges were
violation of th' contract.
The cohrt held a session on Thurs.
day night, passing about 80 bills foI
an aggregate of several hundred dol
lars, and adiourning after 10 o'clock.
Matters In connection with the small
pox situation at the Bessemer quarrle'
were also discussed by the court. but
bevond determination To back vi
the county health officers in thei
effort TO prevent an epidemic, moth
flag vas done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
In Menorians

Il Is not until now that have sniff
cieutiy recovered the shock to attempt
- write few lines in honor to nu
departed mother. Mary T.. Gain, wife
OF Nathan w, who died at her home
az Ganotown, W. Va, on Saturday
morning February "a. at 5 O'Clock.
She was aged Z years. months ana
10 days. Her rNmains we're laid to.
rest IN the Ganotown church YARD.
The funeral services were condncled
by Rev. Feltner
To say that my mother was simuIy
"a Christian docs not DO her justice, but
that her life was an open bonk, a. liy-
Ing epistle known and read By all who
knew her, cannot be questioned. she
was one of the Pioneers of Methodisns
at that place aud was the oldest mem
Der Mt her death, having been a faith
ful Christian for over one hal 4
century. The burden Of her hest
has been that she might live to sse
her five children each settle down ID
life and resting upon the prom ses
which had supported her for over 50
Years. She lived 70 see thus accom-
plished last July in TIE marriage OF
her youngest daughter. She said b
her companion, ] am ready 20 go shs
was apparently we'll the day bsS0rG
Q in her meek forgiving eye.
There was brightness not OF mirsie
A light whose clear intensity.
Was borrowed not of earth
by her son
Jas. ". Gain,
Martinsburg. w, Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
LEO WHEAT A WRECK.
oSE-TtMx mous mu~trsAN ~A.r
70 an lN>sNe AsYLuu
- Knewn IN nsrslnsburg, where us
Appeared In concers ssvesai Years
ASo-w htsky ass HnlD

ago W hssky tsas Ruth.
Many persons in Martinsburg will
recall the one-time famous musician
and societg fayorite, Leo Wheat, who
Appeared here some wears ago IN 4
concert and showed his wonderful
genius as a musician. and whose com.
mittment TO the government insane
ssvlum at WASHINGTON was briefly
noted in The World Friday. Even as
early as his appearance in this city he
exhibited the signs OF the excuses
which finally wrought his ruin, and
il is remembered that there was anx-
city during his concert here lest lie
become too helpless TO play.
The sad career OF this talented man
has been source of endless regret to
the thousands of friends whom he
gained in former years. When taken
into court in Washington ON Thursday
he conducted himself in a way which
aroused much OF the old-time friend
ship that has been so long felt for him.
Though his form was bent and his
face haggard, he conducted himself
with the stately dignity OF an old
fashioned gentleman. His face was
framed with full gray beard He
addressed the court briefly and asked
that he might be returned to st.
Elizabeths Is. His counsel, Edwin b.
Hay, spoke of his talent as a must
clan, but admitted that the excessive
use of drugs and liquor had brought
this man of genius to his present pa.
thetic state.
Leo Wheat first came into promi-
hence in the musical world many
years ago as the organist of fash
ionable church in Richmond. Here
his brilliant PLAYING attracted atten.
tion and be was soon persuaded to
tour the country. where he was greet.
ed on every hand with admiration
Unfortunately. his congenial habits
gradually mastered him and he sank
lower and lower. About year ago
he was sent by the Baltimore authori-
ties to Bayview. On his release he
went to Washington, where for time
he found employment in one of the
music stores. put he soon drifted
back to his old habits and his com
mittment TO the insane asylum marks
the end of his brilliant career.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
NEW CHURCH DEDICATED.
DR. Hofheins Delivered Sermon a;
Mount Crawford, Wa.

The new chnrch edifice of Trinity
Reformed congregation at Mount
Crawford, Rockingham county, Va.
was concerned with imposing cere-
monies on san IS morning. The scr
ic, s were attehned by large CON
course of people. the bui ding filled to
ovt rfowina with mem beTs of the con
creation ann friends from the sur
rounding country. The services were
in charge OF Rev. Benjamin X Hav,
pastor, and the dedicatory sermon
was delivered by Rev. DIR. j A. Hoff
helms, of Martinsburg. Al the con
clusion of the services a collection
amounting to over 81, 200 was taken,
which clears the church of debt.
DIR. Hoffhains, delivered the sermon
on SATURDAY. night and on Sunday
might also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
POLITICAL GOSSIP,
Democrats Talking About Nominees
For the Legislature.

Although the election.for the state
legislature is several months In the
future. the deme Gratis are talking Of
their candidate in Berkeley county.
1t is pretty generally md rstood that
w. W. Westphal will again be named
by the democrats for the legislature,
hut opinion does not seem TO crystal
~ on his running MATE, Several names
are mentioned, any one of who may
land the nomination. Neither side
seems to he in hurry TO stir up the
municipal campaign, aid apcut the
only man men'ion,d on either side
with any degree Of unanimitv is Il. q.
Shepherd for the democratic nomina-
ton for coupcilmsn from TIN second
ward. His ftiends agree that Doc
would make d enitied and capable
alderman. ana they declare they will
room him for the nomination.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
LUTHERAN REUNION.
Big Meeting to Be Held at Pen Mar
on July 90.

On 1aiy 90.
The annual reunion of the Luther
ans of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Mary
land, West Virginia and the District
of Columbia will be held on Thursday,
July 26, at Pen. Mar, The program is
about completed. 1t will consist Of
speaking, vocal and instrumental
music Special arrangements will be
made with all the railroad companies
to convey people to the grounds. Rev.
DIR. G.. W. Finders, York, Pa. is chair
man OF arrangements. Rev. Charles
Steck Frederick. will make one of
the principal addresses of the day
The following is Re committee hav-
ing the program in charge. Rev. DR..
George Miller, Of Baltimore, Md ;
Rev. j S. Sim n, Hagerstown Rev.
George @. Henry. Shirpensburg Rev.
Patrick III. Miller, westminister RI v
Charles Trump, Martirsburg, and ".
i Gardner, of Harrisburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
DR.. WARDEN HERE.
nFmBEB STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
VISITS SMALLPOX VICTIMS.
says the Local health OGicers Have
Handled the Gases In the BEST
Possible Manner.

Possible Manner.
DR.. Warden, of Grafton. member
Of tie West Virginia state hoard 81
health, was in Martinsburg todav, in
conference with DIR. Sponseller. the
county health officer, and DR.. Clay,
on tie smallpox situation at the Bes-
semer quaries, north of town. DR..
Warden made trip Of inspection to
the guaranteed district. and reported
that he was greatly pleased with the
manner in which the cases were being
handled.
III conversation with representa-
live Of The World, DR.. Warden said
that the local health officers had
handled the situation in an admirable
manner, and that he had every reason
to believe that they had done their
full duty toward both the victims aud
the public. He was especially pleased
at the moral support the people had
accorded the physicians. and said
that this phase of the case was a mat
ter Of congratulations, as the work of
preventing an epidemic could be
either retarded or helped materially
by the attitude of the people.
DIR. Sponseller states that there are
no new cases, and that the fear of a
further spread is about over. All the
five patients at the quarries are doing
well. and there is strong probability
that they will all recover. One victim
has continent smallpox, but has now
reached that point where improve
ment will be noticed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24

Late Spring Because Open Win er
the Prediction

Friday six weeks ago, was Candle.
mas, or Rround'og day. That h'ber.
mating animal, popularity looked upon
as reliable weather prognosticator,
saw dis shadow and returned TO his
snug burrow to remain another six
weeks. while Old Boreas was to con-
time to make the human family
shiyer and pay coal bills. The six
weeks expired today. The period was
not marked bv continuous cold wcnth.
or, as IL sboulh have been II tIe
grounding s reputation as wepther
forecaster rs to be respected fae e
were some mild day- IN February aAs
thp early part Of March---diys as ethc
al AS springtime DAYS. The rouob
weatl or. It would seem from in,lioa
rio s, if jnsi coming and i II not .
snuree Of subtraction TO know that
the rough weather OF an creu winter
ALWAYS comes at the windup. Cold
aud rough winters usually break up
early.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
NOTICES ARE SENT OUT.
SECRETARY JONES SENDS LETTER
TO THE FIREmEN.
Tells Them of the Convention In
Chambefsburg In May. and Urges
All 90 He Present.

All 10 BE Present.
Wellington G. Jones, of the Harris
burg Telegraph, who is secretary of
the Cumberland Valley Volunteer
Firenen's association, has issued his
official call for the fifth annual con-
vention to he held in ChambersDurg
on May 8, 10 and II. In addressing
the delegates from the different COM
panies Secretary Jones writes in part
1.-THE fifth annual convention of the
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fire
mems association will be held at
Chambersburg. May 8, 10, and IL. II
is necessary that You notify the sec
rotary at once as to your delegates,
the number, and names of each.
Nothing can be added to what
the ilustIing Chambersburg committee
has sent out. For months the fire.
men aud people of Cnambersburg have
been preparing for this big event and
they ara soipg to have the greatest
celebration in the history of the as.
socistion.
No one can afford to miss this big
meeting. 1t is also desirable that
every member of the association at
tend, and put forth the best effo
possible to have his town well repre-
sented. Special rates will be allowed
by all rail-oads-equal to fare on,
way for the round trip This rate i
for every body. All delegates are re
quested TO send their names to tn,
secretary and their dues to the treas,
urer. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
FORCED TO PAY DAMAGES
Baltimore & Ohio Pays For Loss OF
Life In the Dusquesne Wreck

The first Fayette county verdict IL
a case growing out of the wreck o.
the Duquesne Limited train became
effective Wednesday. when the Balti-
more and Ohio paid TO Pasqnal Fen
clio and wife, parents of Rev. Fat :
FeueIlo, the award of SO, 200. with
terest and costs OF exi cution. ne
verdict was returned January II last
but the railraod company neglected &C.
pay the money within the required
time and an execution was issued.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
MICRO TICKET IN cLARKsBURc
10 Democratic Ticket For Local
Offices This Year.


A peculiar state Of affairs exist in
the municipal campaipn IN Clarks-
brig. On the official ballot just pub
lished, for the first time in the his.
tory of the state, straight negro
ticket has been non matted, the offi-
cial name being the negro republican
ticket Another almost unknown
Thing rs thar there is democratic
ticker on the ballot. The other tick.
e's are tbe republican. prohibition,
peoples reform ami citizens square
deal. Some candidates are Oh all tick
cts. some on only Church mat.
tiers also enter into the cont So, and,
raken altogether, il is the worst
mixed campaign ever bel IN that
city. The elertiou win be held April 3.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
MR.. KoGELsoHATZ INJURED.
Aged Undertaken Meets With Seri
ious Mishap at Sons Livery Barn.

Mr., A. Kogelschatz. sr., the aged
and well-known undertaken, was ser
ioSsiy injured at the livery establish
ment OF his son, on North College
street, on Tuesday morning while as
sisting in lifting sleigh from a loft
in the building. Mr. Kopelschatz was
below. and in some manner the sleigh
slipped and fell upon him, a sharp
portion striking him in the left eve
He oas knocked down and rendered
partially unconscious, but quickly rail-
lied. DIR. Hedges was summoned,
and found that Mr. Kogelsch atz haa
suffered deem cash near the eye and
that q blood vessel in the organ had
been ruptured. He also suffered great.
ly from sho k. The injured man was
removed to his home on West Martin
street where he is resting as comfort
ablv as could be exported Or. Hedges
states that he hopes to save the sight
OF the injured eye
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
MRS. HAMILTON DEAD.
- rFD Az nE0 uemE anAewa
rats Sira OK xArUarAx
Native &C Fsnnsyivanis, aat mar NJ
ssdsa n s,craeiey coansy az Years
Dnriea Monday Afssrnaan.

Mrs nnncan Ham lion. siding 81
the Dry Run turnpike about oas =
west ct Mar,Irsurg, died III her aaxus
on Satu.sag afternoon. Althouri,
III health for about two wears. deasg
! vas b ily unexpected. and came as !.
complete surprise to her relatives
aud friends. Mrs. Hamilton was
native OF Westmorelan1 county. Pa.
bnt remove e Berkeley county ahunr
sa years ago. She had large cfrega
Of friepis aud acquaintance. WIS
viii be since ely sorry to learn of hex
death.
She was aged about 50 years. Sur
vivios i hsr husband. She was ar
aunt Of Or, yireipia McCune and Mr..
John MoCune, Of this city. The fun
eral was held on Monday afternoon A.
J O'Clock from the late residence The
services were conducted by Rev. Dr.
T. M. Woods, pastor of the Presby
terrain church, and interment was tn
Green Hill cemetery.
MISS JULIA r. CHASE.
Miss Julia p. Chase, well-knowrs
lady OF Winchester, and the daughter
of the late Charles Chase, died at thu
home OF her nephew, q. Clarenes
Miller. Thursday. aged 65 years. She
was native OF Maine. Miss CHASE
had made her home there for many
years. One brother living at Shep-
herdstown, survives her
MRS. GERTRUDE WHITE.
Mrs. Gertrude NJ. White, a native a.
the vicinity OF Charles Town. died re-
Gently at her home in st Louis. She
was daughter OF the late Judge y
r. Douglass
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
KAUFMAN OUT ON BAIL,
His Father Furnishes Bond For His
Appearance at Court.

Levi Kaufman, who was sent TO
jail for conrt, in connection With he
Weddell case. at Chambersbnrg was
released on bail, his father. going Sc
curity for him. Kaufman, whose home
is near Mont Alto. has always borne "a
good reputation ard his friends be-
lieve that, removed from the influence
of Weddell. he viii he able 20 make !
good appearance in court and save
himself from heavy punishment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
MORE BIG ENGINES.
Two Heceivod on Sunday Smash up
at Cherry Run.

Two more big Baltimore 4 Ohio en-
aines arrived on Sunday via the Cam
berland Valley and Intersection for
the Baltimore g. Ohio. They were in
the 2i0o class and will be used to yank
passenger trains over the Cumberland
Rockies. They are grand pieces Of
machinery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
WRECK AT BEDINGToN.
Engine and Car Off Track and Trains
are Delayed.

A slight wreck occurred near Bed
ington, on the Cumberland Valley
railroad on Monday evening. An en-
cine and one car We're derailed. The
train scheduled TO arrive here at 6 "a
did not get in until 1915. while tie
n"r'hbound train was an hour and 80
inmates late at Hagerstown. On ac-
count OF is being late o train was
made up at HsgeIstown and left on
the regular schedule for Harrisburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS
List Of Those Who viii Serve at
April Term Of Court.
DOCKET WILL BE A slim ONE
Clifford Case and Two Damage Suits
are Scheduled, But Neither May
Re Taken Up Until Later.

are Scheduled, But Neither May
Re Taken Up Until Later.
The grand and petit jgr RS for the
April term of the Berkeley Circuit
conrt have been drawn, ani have
been Summoned by Clark GeFhardt-
The grand jury viii meet on the
morning OF Tuesday, April II, aud the
petit jury on Wednesday, April Is.
The jurors are as follows
GRAND JURORS.
James W. Campbell, D. S. Griffith,
Frank Foreman, G. S. Roush, d. W.
Snyder, jr, George Emmerson. G. W.
d. Fulk. W. Fl. Myers, J. J. Ridge
way, b. i. Mish, J. r. Catrow,
John French. W. II. Wilen, A. s.
Garrett, Henry ]. Ssibett aud I. P.
Licklider.
PETIT JURORS.
George Henson, Frank Farnsworth,
@. W. Ambrose, d. Gold Miller,
Frank Trammell, L. III. Rooney, John
e. Seibert, W. d. Bender. Aaron
Grim, James B. Murphy, r. L. Snod-
grass, E. " Little. Frank Mason,
John Parks, William Shepherd, Char
les Candy, Jacob Gassman. Henry
Heller, Frank Bowers, George We'll
Ter, g. r. Sperow, H. @. Bender,
Daniel Stuckev, S. W. Cole, G. III.
Dehaven, ID. ]. Ashton. Earl Gard
ner. william McQuilkin, A. f. Lam
bert, W. H. Mcdonald, S Fl. Couch
man, Aaron Bower, q. NJ. Lamar,
Henry Becklev, E. S Henshaw, and
D p. Lemaster.
From present indications the terms
will be neither long nor important, as
there are very few cases of any oonse-
quence called for tial. The most
noteworthy case on the docket is that
against Paul Clifford, who will be
given new trial on the charge OF
killing Jacob Turner. 1t is believed,
however, that this trial will go over
until the next term of court.
The Stocker damage suit against
Mundey is also set for this term, but
this case will probably be settled out
of court and taken from the docke
before the term begins.
The application on the part of the
attorneys for the defense for the re
moval of the Copenhaver damage sui
to the federal court will probably re
suit in the granting of the plea, ant
this will strike this case from the Cir
cult court calendar also.
The case against Combs, for the il
legal sale of intoxicants, will b,
heard az the approaching term.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
Colored Man Dead

! John Williams, colored. who has
n cook at the Schill restaurant
some time, died at his home near
y.e Auburn Wagon works Tuesday
morning at 5 O'Clock. after an illness
BIZ several months. He was aged
Rhrut 30 years and unmarried The
uneral was held wednesia sst.,.
boon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
Has His Bond.

Possma ter Alex CiohaD has gone
to Washington, where he will file
his bnnd as postmaster Of Martins.
burg. The bond is for $95, 600. and
she gentlemen who are surety are resi-.
dents q Marnnsburg and Berkeley
to7nty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24

wals-- :. 1880 the Local Agent
Receives His First Consignment
of These Popular Cars.


Two runabonts and two Li4ht Tour.
ing Gers with detachable tonn-eu .
tors, folding seats and touring box i
together with full equipment If
lam s, storm aprons etc., showing tn
esit line ia the different finishes
have arrived and are open for inspec-
ton to1hose wno are in any way, in
t. rested in automobiles
Now is the time to place your order
for future delivery of REQ. The
factory states under-date of Feb. 23rd
The rush season will SON be upon,
Us, we have every reason Co believe.
and have no hesitancv in making the
statement, thai premium will be
placed on every REQ car during the
months OF April ana Nav.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
ITEMS FROM DARKEsvILLE.
Personal Notes AID Gossip From
That Little Town.

That Little Town.
DaFkasville, March l6. MIR CHAR
les Underdonk is qui,e sirk at his
home here
Mr. Roy Mcdonald who spent the
winter with his parents here, has ..
tnrn d 20 Kansas, and Mr.. Name
hinton accompanied hin.
Mr.. Tice Roberts of Martinsburg.
visited his sister. Ms. u dnrdonk
here this week.
Mr.. Jane Voorhees, IN cltass d
the house and lot OF Mrs. Mary p.
Stewaet, The price being $500.
Mrs Y. II. Wright and Mrs. John
Sakeman spent last sunday with Mrs
James Milbourn near the Big snring
The mumps are epidemic ntre
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
SUFFERING FROM pNEuMoN1A

Persons Who are Victims of 9H-
Dreaded Complaint,
Mr.. J. W. Ramshurg. who las sesr
very III OF pneumonia at his homs on
West John street. is reported 40 being
in al improved condition.
mr.. J. X. Beckwith is confined &C.
his home on North Raleigh ssrsst ~
an attack os ppeumoDla.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24
ARE HELD FOR COURT
weddell and Kaufman will Stay
In Chambrsburg jail.

Weddell and Kaufman Will Stay
In Chambrsburg jail.
As the result OF their hearing before
Maa istrate kaufman in ChambreshnrE
on Friday, Newton b. Weddell arr
Levi Kaufman have been held for
court. the former to answer charge
Of obtaining money under false pre-
tense and one of lurceny, and the lat
ter of larcenv only. The bail for
Weddell was fixed AT $500 on the one
charge aud $500 on the other, and that
OF Kaufman at 5000 Neither of tbs
men could give bail and was remand
ed to jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24

Miss sallie Aler Meets With Pain
full Mishap.

full Mishap.
Mis- Sallie Aler. the young daught-
or of + Vernon Aler. was thrown
from her pony while riding Oh South
Queen street. on Fridsy evening. She
fell upon her head and side and was
severely injured. She vas removed
60 her home near town, ana after
ward developed an incipiept attack Of
puennonia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-24

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