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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21

Richmond, Va. Sept. IS.--rhe ami.
able lamb with snowy fleece, owned by
Mary and celebrated in uvenile circles
Jared far better, from an educational
standpoint, than the French poodle of
Grace Bryan, daughter of the Nebraska
Commoner, for the poodle has been de-
MED the right to matricuiate at Hol.
Inns Institute, where Miss Bryan has
been entered as student for the con-
ing session The Nebraska maid begged
to be allowed to have her pet with her,
but the school authorities refused point
blank to enter into any negotiations
whatever regarding the poodle.
Miss Bryan says that, although
there are six other dogs in 1.-THE Bryan
family, her poodle is the bright partic-
ular star among them all.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21
conso,,a,,sos

With this issue the Statesman and
the Berkeley Democrat will be eonsoli-
dated and in the future will be run as
one publication under The title efsMar
tinsburg Statesman tmocrat. Thi
is done in the interest of economy. For
three years the establishment has
made little or no money and c. W.
Boyer has purchased the entire stock
of the Fairfax Publishing Company
with view of contracting and coucen-
trating the business to paying basis.
The Statesman Democrat will he
just what its name implies. a purely
Democratic paper, run in theiuterest
of the party and its principles, but viii
be the organ of no man or clique.
The names upon the subscription list
of the Democrat will be transferred 10
the new list and persons " no have been
taking both publications will in the
future get but one copy.
Can't. w. b. Colstoa, with whom
our lti0ns and associations have been
of the most pleasant character, reiires
from the newspaper business aud We
regret his loss
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21
About Peach YeIloxxs.

DIR. John l.. Sheldon, of the state ex.
pertinent station at Morgantown, who
was in Berkeley county for several days
recently investigating the peach yell
lows, has embodied the result OF his
visit in a bulletin which has been sent
to many growers in this section DIR.
Sheldon says in part:
"Peach yellows are known to he d
contagious disease, and like other con-
tagious diseases, it will in time spread
from one tree aud locality TO others I'M
less something is done To ii, so that in
few years at most, an epidemic OF
peach yellows may be expected in those
localities where il isnow present. w bile
there may not yet be sufficient cause
for general alarm, in the writer's opin-
ion, judging from what he has seen in
n number Of large peach orchards. an
extra effort should b1 made TO controi
this disease which is such menace to
the peach industry in other parts oftbe
United States.
Those who have had experience with
yellows know that when tree has the
genuine yellows it is doomed sooner or
later. A tree may live for several years
| after in begins to show signs of having
the yellows, and may possibly bear a
few, small, insipid peaches, but for all
practical purposes ii is worthless, and
becomes source of infection for other
peach trees growing near II. There is
no known cure for peach yellows.
affected trees are always worthless
and the sooner they are converted into
stovewood the sooner the new healthy
trees can be gIown in their places. Dig
out, then, and burn and do it prompt
/ Iy
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21

Charles Town w. Va, Sept. 10
The ninth annual convention of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
of West Virginia convened here today.
The address of welcome was made by
Mrs. Margaret Aisquith, president OF
the Lawson Bolts Chapter, of Charles
Town, and Mrs. st. George Brooke, of
Morgantown, responded. Fifty dele
gates are in attendance, besides mum
Der of visitors. The office are Mrs.
Virginia F. McSherry, of Martinsburg
president; Mrs. V. P. Campbell, of
Bluefield, vice-president, and Miss
Sallie Powell, of Shepherdstown, sec
rotary.
Mrs. McSherry, the president, made
her annual address, and an address
was made by Mrs. Alexander, of AL
exandria, Va, treasurer of the Virginia
chapter. The report of the secretary
showed % chapters IN the State, all in
a flourishing condition.
Mrs. b. G. Washington delivered an
interesting address this evening at the
court house, giving historical sketch
of the organization.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21

A man, well dressed and afflicted
with leprosy, reached Winchester on
Thu sday afternoon on southbound
freight train on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. The police, were mott
fed and refused to allow the leper to
get OF the train. The man would not
give his name, but stated that he had
boarded the train at Piedmont, VIVA,
and was on his way 10 Richmond, Va.
Ugly looking sores were found on his
face and one arm was carried in sling
Railroad men were afraid TO go near
enough to the leper to put him off the
train, and he left in the afternoon in am
open freight car going south.
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Bullet Parted His

Cumberland, Md, sept. 14-W Will
liam Porter, Baltimore and Ohio
brakeman, whose home is at Eckhart,
AIlegany coanty, was held up by two
men below the West Virginia Central
Station, in Cumberland last night.
They secured bis watch anc few dol
lars from his trousers pocket. In their
hurry they overlooked wallet con.
tanning more than $50.
Porter resisted the highwaymen and
was struck on the head with bottle
and afterward shot. Tho bullet gIazed
his head, almost parting his hair in
the middle.
Porter was taken to the office of DIR.
Thomas w. Koon, who dressed his
wounds. His assailants escaped.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21

There was very pleasant family re-
union on last Saturday at The home o.
Mrs. Cornelis Thompson on North
College street. There were a large num-
Der of her relatives and friends PRESENT
A sumptuous dinner was served and
all had most enjoyable time. Those
present were; Mrs. Jas Ringer, Mid
dleway w. Va: Mrs. Margaret Thomp-
son, Emma Hon., Miss Rebecca Peter.
man, Rev. and Mrs &. >. Trump, Mrs.
VIM. Smith. Helen Smith, Mrs. Mar
garet Smith, Martinsburg w. Va;
Geo, Horn, Eliza Horn, Uyilla; Mr..
and Mrs. X. r.. Nagalis, Brunswick
Md; Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Fowler, In
wood; Mrs. Catharine Fulk, kes rneys-
willie, Mr.. Chas Ringer, Middleway.
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Good Nerve.

Miss Camilla Rutherford, daughter
of Mr.. A. G. Rutherford, of Lenore,
near Winchester, had serious opera
ton performed upon her limb one dag
last week at the Franklin Square hos
pital, Baltimore, and refused to take
the customary anesthetic. An incis-
ion was made above the knee and a
large piece of the bone which was dis.
eased was taken out. 1t is sain that
the patient never moved while the DR..
were cutting. The operation is said to
h I'VE been successful and the patient
expects to be greatly benefited by it.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21
Fire.

While the Italians employed Oh the
II wv plant Of the Martinsbu1g Power
Company at Dam No. 4 on The Poto-
mae river, were at WORK on Tuesday
afternoon, the quarters where they
lived and had stored al heir Le.onglngs
including their money which they had
saved, took file and both building and
the contents were totally destroyed.
TIE loss was heavy on toe poor fellows
and covered their savingsfor the en- tire
simmer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21

4 EN-Judge NJ, RIM duke IL. Dent. II
GRAFTON, has issued y formal letter ac-
cepting the democratic nomination for
congress IN the second West Virginia
district. lie says in part:
before the campaign is over | will
endeavor To convmce NY higher critics
that can be aggressive when aggres-
siNetess is necessary, and, if elected,
that l can comfortably fll the seat in
congress lately occupied by my es-
ieemed friend and co.slumnus Judge
Aston &. Dayton, although | may tie
+ unaoleto reach the enlightened Ray
monaistic standard OF my strenuous
opponent.
( lue latter reference is TO Professor
{ raymond, once PRESIDENT Of the West
Virginia university, holding The posi-
lion when Geo. G. oturglss, republican
candidate for congress, was president
vi The board OF regents, Ii was contenu-
ed thnt Air. Sturgiss was instrumental
ia having Ray unoud hold on IN spite
OF a feeling that he should have been
deposed. Later the WAS caused To IL
siga.
Judge Dent also SAYS:
AS congressman-elect, | shall sa-
credIy regard my office as public
trust, to be exercised solely for the pub
lac good, and not for the private em OIL
ument either of myself, my relatives
or my friends, or for the persecution
OF my supposed enemies, Of whom
recognize none
~ shall advocate" be continues,
such careful revision and amendment
of the tariff laws as Will not adversely
disturb the business of the country.
but will tend to Increase its Prosperity,
remove all unjust discrimination
against and burdens upon the people,
destroy all illegal combinations in re-
straint of trade and reopen the fscto-
ries now closed by such unlawful mo-
nopolies.
lie favors elactments for the better
ment Of the condition of the working
classes, the regulation of railroads Ia
the Interest of the public aud the safe
gu aiding Of the purity of the ballot.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-21
A RING.

Miss Belle Ring, of Middleway, and
Mr.. Harry Arvin, of Harper's Ferry,
were married at 8 O'Clock Tuesday
evening al the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Matthews, on North High
street. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Charles S. Trump, pastor OF
st. Johns Lutheran church, in the
presence of few friends.
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Moved.

The Martha Washington Securing
COMPOUND Company has moved its
office and factory from the Wysong
Hall building to the second story of
the Mathews foundry building on n.
Queen street.
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Wanted.

We will be greatly indebted to any
OF our patrons who may have copy of
the Statesman Of July 20 if they will
kindly send it to our office. We are in
need Of several copies ofthat date.
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Misses Mamie and Rose Cunning.
ham have returned from visit to
friends in Washington.
See G. H. McKee's new adj. this
week.
Miss Halle Miller and Mrs Mary
Petre, of State Line are visiting Mrs.
j. I. Janney at Bunker Hill.
There were large number of visitors
from Baltimore and Washington TO
Martinsburg last Sunday.
Messrs Harry Downs, V. c. Fellar,
and Edgar Laing have resumed their
studies at the State Univereity.
We had a pleasant call on Thursday
from Mr.. j. Lloyd, one of Falling
Waters substantial democratic farmers.
We are informed that work ON the
quarries at Bunker Hill is progressing
rapidly aud the lime kilns will soon be
under way.
The sale of Mr.. George II. Bowers,
near Leetown, on Tuesday last was
well attended and property brought
good prices.
A straw rick belonging to Peter Ru-
BILE, near Bunker Hill was set on fire
by some unknown person and was de-
stroyed together with an adjoining
shed.
Taylor Reed, boatman living at
Sharpsburg, was struck and killed by
a Western Maryland train at Welton
Tunnel few miles from Cumberland
on Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Calvi.. Heberlig very pleas
antly entertained the members of the
Mite society of Christ Reformed
church at her home on North Queen
street Tuesday evening.
The pole line from Dam No to
Shepherdstowr erected by the Mar
tnsburg Power Company has been
completed and work on that section
between Shepherdstown and Martins
burg will be commenced Immediately.
Be sure to see the pretty fall hats
Oct. and 5, at q. II. Mckees
We wish to call attention to he new
advertisement on our first page, of Mr..
q. II. Mckee. The ladies be especially
Interested in his fall opening on Sept
ember u and %. They are specially
invited TO come and see the new styles
in millinery, coats and tailor-made
skirts.
Master Gilbert Snowden, the II year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel J :.
Snowden, of South Raleigh street was
knocked down and run over by horse
near kilmer's grove Sunday afternoon,
and sustained a fracture Of the bones Of
the right leg near the ankle. He was
walking along the pike and failed to
e the horse Approaching, getting di-
rectly in the path of the animal.
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The Eud tn c Of Worl6

CT troubles that robbed T.. II. Wolfe,
OF Bear Grove. Ia, of all usefulness,
came when he began taking Electric
Bitters. He writes: 1.-TWO Years age
Kidney trouble caused me great SUI.
fering, wi ich | would never have sur
vived had | not taken Electric Bitters
They also cured me Of General Debil.
ity Sure cure for all stomach, Liver.
and Kidney complaints, Blood dis
a,es. nradacte. G.zz,ucss aud Weak
ness, OF iodily decline, Price soc.
Guaranteed oy all druggists.
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1t is . mighty strong woman who e
able to hold her tongue.
Only i blooming idiot plans siren
uous holiday.
A scrappy couple is apt TO find that
court calls follow conrtship.
You never hear bald. headed man
talking about his football days.
Money buys lot of fine names for
man s mean qualities.
Little sins make themselves so solid
with us that we do not know we are
partial to them.
While it 10 doubtless true that there
are sermons in stones, there is also
quite often very forceful and pointed
HUT in brickbat.
II is good thing for lazy man
that he doesn't know how to quit
breathing, but it is tough on the world
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23

There are 40 Kansas high
schools that bear accredited rela.
tions to the University of Kansas.
Last spring these high schools
graduated $500 young men and
women. Under the recent action
the the college conference held in
Topeka, all of these young people
may enter the Freshman class OF
any college in Kansas without ex,
animation.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23
GARDEN ClTY'S Big Day.
The Beginning Of a New IRduS,y In
Kansas.

Garden City Kan, Nov. l6. -
Two thousand people listened to
Governor Hoch here Thursday
morning at the opening exercises
of the sugar factory celebration.
held at the plant of the United
States Sugar & Land Company.
The formal opening of this, the
first, beet sugar factory in the
State of Kansas, took place amid
elaborate exercises and vas al
tended by many of the notable
men Of the State. Two thousand
out of town visitors swarmed the
streets Of this city today and took
part in the celebration.
At 9 o'clock this morning the
procession formed at the head.
quarters of the Industrial Club and
headed by Bigley's Silver Band,
marched to the sugar factory,
located one mile west of the city.
Governor Hoch and other promi-
nent guests were conveyed in ff-
teen automobiles. Thousands of
people were shown through the
million dollar factory, and then a
program of speaking and music
was carried out in the immense
wareroom of the factory. The
orator Of the day was Governor
Hoch.
An elaborate banquet was
served to several hundred distin-
guished guests at the Stone Hotel
and the Wiley. Some of the most
notable men of the State were
present. Governor Hoch presi.
ded, and orchestras furnished
music. The after dinner speaker.
included Governor Hoch. Secre.
tary Coburn, Senator Fitzgerald
and Senators Chapman anC
Ashbaugh.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23

In the matter of the appeal
from the action of the county
superintendent in changing the
boundaries of school districts
Nos. 6, II and "a, the appeal. was
sustained, and said districts we're
ordered restored to their former
descriptions.
A contract was made with j. E.
Denote to do the janitor work
at the court house and Jail for the
sum of $40 per month for the
winter.
The appointment of George W.
Thatcher as truant officer for the
country districts, =. S. Shattuck
for the city of Hoisington and
Joe Sprinkler for the city of Ellin-
wood was approved.
The petition of Anton link and
others for a bridge across Cow
creek between section IA and %
in Logan township was granted,
and a contract was made with W.
Westenhaver for the erection of a
70x16 combination steel and wood
bridge.
In the matter Of the establish
ment of the road petitioned for by
N. L. Duchesne and others, the
report coming up for final con
sideration, it was agreed by the
board to allow damages in the
following sums: K. Taylor, for
land taken and moving fence, $50;
D. Stullken. for land taken and
moving fence, $50; and 1t is also
ordered that the trustee OF Great
Bend township shall cause said
road to be opened for public
travel.
Board adjourned to meet
November 9th, 1906.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23
Two Narrow Escapes.

The quail season opened in this
state yesterday and there will pro-
badly be a great MANY fatalities
reported before the season closes,
but we have aleady learned of two
very narrow escapes on the first
day. L. +. Wilson better known
as 4-11-44, went out yesterday TO
try out a new bird dog. and after
considerable running around the
dog got down to work in earnest
and very cautiously worked up to
a large possum. Of course,
Frank was somewhat startled. but
managed to get his nerve steadied
down and attempted. to take shot
at the great beast. but his gun.
one Of the pump kind, did not
work. Upon examination he
found that the gun was not load
ed, and then began race..for life,
which ended when Al got to
town. The possum chased him to
the city limits, and Frank was
pretty we'll used 40 when he got
in.
The other escape happened to G..
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23
TIE FARMERS INSTITUTE
The InCiGment Weather Prevents an
Attendance.

Owing TO the iuclemency Of the
weather there was a very small turn
out TO the Farmers Institute meet.
ing advertised in the court house in \
this city Monday.
Porter young made a short state
ment OF the purpose Of the meeting o
and made a motion that Ira Brougher
be made chairman Of the meeting,
which was carried unanimously.
Chairman Brougher introduced Prof.
Miller, Of the Agricultural College,
who talked for a short time on the
purposes Of a farmers institute. and
urged the organization of one in this
county. Owing to the small number
present, il was decided TO have the
chairman appoint committee to push
the thing along and prepare for a big
meeting some time about February,
when they could effect a permanent
organization. The chairman ap.
pointed on the committee Frank
Strothman, S. II. G sinD, u. B. Nc.
Greevey. Then on motion of
Strothman Mr.. Brousher was also
included in that committee.
Prof. Popenoe, Of the Agricultural
College then talked for some time on
Horticulture, and incidentally ex.
hibited sample Of the famous San
Jose scale that is destroying so many
trees all over the United States, The
sample he had came from Dodge City
and until within a very short time
there was thought 10 be none 10 this
part Of the country. This pest not
only kills apple trees, but almost
every kind tree that grows and is
rapidly on the increase.
The meeting 10 be held some time
in February will be properly adver-
tised and pushed by the committee
having it 10 charge, and it is hoped
that the people all over the County
will take an interest in il and attend.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23
John ,. Unruh, Deceased.

Speaking Of John B. Unruh,
whose death was announced in
these columns on Wednesday the
14th. the Pawnee Rock Hearld
says: Mr.. Unruh was trustee of
this township and had performed
his duties so complete that be was
reelected this year with a larger
majority than any man on the
ticket. He was a member of the
K. of P. lodge, which order had
charge of the burial service. He
also belonged to the Rathbone
Sisters, the A. o. U. W. and the
NJ. W. A. In the two latter
ordes he carried $1,000 life insur-
ance. He leaves wife and eight
children, besides other relatives
to mourn his death.
Funeral services was held at l
o'clock Thursday afternoon from
the Sweden burg church. conduct
ed by in the german language by
Rev. B. P. Unruh. and in the
American language by Rev.
Albert Francisco, of Pretty
Prare. Interment was made in
the Pawnee Rock cemetery.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23

u. Morrison who went out with
another party the same day. and
becoming sePerated from the rest
of the crowd, got into a large
coyey of quail. He attempted to
shoot in self defense, but his gun
did not work After looking the
thing over carefully ne discovered
that he had left all his cartridges
in town. The birds being greatly
Iangered by his failure to begin
the warfare, perched on his gun
barrell and sang and viii stled un-
til they had the man on the verge
of nervous proStratiOn. Charlie
SAYS he thinks one of them had a
tag on it's neck with the magic
figures "23" thereon, bat he will
not be certain of this He finally
got to town all right, but was so
unstrung that he could scarcely
tell what happened to him.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23

The annual meeting of the Bar
ton County Fair Association will
be held at the Commercial Club
rooms on the second Tuesday in
December at D. m. This will
be the time and place to make
your wants known. and to do
your complaining, also the elec-
tion of officers more in line with
your idea S. if any of these items
hapen to fit.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23

A. W. Hamilton, a former Bar
ton county boy, was reelected
County Superintendent of Reno
county at the recent election, re-
ceiving Ills majority.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23

Prepare your lists of holiday pres.
ents. Our merchants will soon begin
telling you about what they have for
sale.
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23
Commissioners Proceedings.
Nov. s, 1906.

NOV. o, lJU0.
The County Commissioners Of
Barton county met pursuant to
adjournment of October lst, 1896,
all members o. the board were
present.
The following bills we're
allowed:
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23

d. NJ. Woodburn is preparing
for the winter by having his resi-
dence property reshi Dgle1 and re-
nainted
Barton County democrat., 1906-11-23

Mrs. D. G. Luse and a number
of ladies entertained Mrs. Purvi-
ance, Friday. The latter left
for Hutchinson Friday eyening.