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John B. Jenkins has been appointed
postmaster at Albert, Tucker county.
Mrs. Porter Gilbert committed
suicide at Huntington, by cutting her
throat.
The headless body of a man was
found along the railroad tracks at
Bluefield.
A. B. Flanagan, president of the
County court, of Tucker county. for
eight years, is dead, at Red Greek.
Joe Conway. aged 10 years, and
William Adkins, committed suicide at
Huntington by drinking carbolic acid.
James Barrett, aged "A years. en-
ployed at.the pulp mill at Davis. was
killed by being caught in a running
belt.
Charles Seedlings, aged 10 years. of
Keyser, was struck by a train Satur-
day. His leg was amputated at the
knee.
In a conflgration which followed
the richest strike Of oil in the history
of Brooke county. two men were fatal
ly and one seriously injured.
At Lenwood, Kanawha county,
Minnie Stone. aged % years, shot and
mortally wounded John Cogalino, an
Italian, during a drunken row.
William Carr, aged 40 years, was
struck by a passenger train and in.
stantly killed while he and his wife
were crossing the tracks at Grafton.
The livery barn of r. G. Dakan,
at Rosby 'ssRock burned, with its con-
tents including eight head of valuable
horses. Loss s., 900, with no insurance,
Five Baltimore and Ohio freight
cars were burned in the yards at Key
ser. having caught from shavings
which were being burned along the
track.
At Winfield on Friday night Walter
Devere died under circumstances that
indicated poison. His body was sent
10 Hinton hospital for examination
and analysis.
Blake Phillips aged %. a druggist
at Beekley. was instantly killed by
the explosion of a soda fountain,
which he was charging. The build
ing was partially wrecked.
Forest fires in the vicinity of Par.
sons and Davis destroyed property
estimated to be worth over 500, 900.
Lumber plants, sawed lumber and
standing timber all figure in the
losses.
The county court of Preston county,
accepted the offer of the Caddell Lum-
Der company to build a bridge across
Cheat river at old Fairfax ford. The
bridge is to cost SO, 600 and the coun-
ty is given 10 years to pay for it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02
%Evangilistic Services.

There will be evapgelistic services
in st. Johns Lutheran church on
Thursday andzFriday evenings Of this
week at 8 O'Clock. Everybody well
come.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02
Among the Sick.

Mrs. Catherine Roush, a well-known
resident of Moler avenue, who has
been dangerously i'll at her home for
the past two weeks, is reported in a
critical condition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02
LICENSE ISSUED.
MIR KEIm HERE.
Elkins Man Attending to His Politi'
cal Fences.

cal Fences.
Mr.. N. G. Keim. OF Elkins, can.
didate for the republican nomination
for congress from this district, is cir.
culating among friends here. The
Jefferson county convention to select
delegates to the congressional onven
tion was neld at Kearneysville. MIR
Keim did not visit Jefferson county
on this trip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02
FARNESs-SoUTHARD

j. O. FAIRNESS. a we'll known Balti-
more and Ohio fireman, residing on
Race street this city was married
Tuesday night to Miss Virginia +.
Southland, of Winchester. The happy
couple will make their home in South
Cumberland. NJ. Fairness was a for.
mer member of the Virginia legisla.
ture and is well known throughout
the Old Dominion. He is following
the railroad to ascertain its main re.
quirements and expects to secure a
responsible position with a big west
ern road in the near future.
LICENSE ISSUED.
A please-do days
license was issued on Decoration day
By Clerk Bender. The bride gave her
residence as Berkeley county, while
the groom is a young Hagerstown man
who formerly resided at Williams
port. They were married in the even
ing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
o To Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand t~wenty-four hours; a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02
MARRIED IN COUNTY.
Miss Albright WEEDS Mr. Chase on
Decoration Day.

Miss Flora b. Albright, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs, Samuel Albright. of
this county, and Mr.. John q. Chase,
a young Berkeley county farmer, we're
married at the home of tile bride in
Back Greek valley on Wednesday
evening. The ceremony was performed
bs Rev. W. II. Sampsell, pastor of
the United Brethren church at Jones'
Spring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02

ScQllHent or SET
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If 1t stains
your linen It Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire TO
pass 1t or pain in
the back IS also
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02

GSI afc SAt VI NEASl.
What to DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfilIs every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain In the
back, kidneys. liver, bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and s~calding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled 10 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST.. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery EI
and a book that tells GSES1E1S Z ..FEE=as
more about it. both sent eEEdfaAW b .s;stss
absolutely free by mai. @E&k
Address Or. Kilmer & Home OF swamp-Roos
Co, Blnghamton, N. Y. When writing men
don reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remem-
Der the name, Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address, Bingham
ton. N, ", on every bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02

convincing proof that the kidneys and blat
der are out Of order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-02

spend the summer travelling IN Eng
land and the continent, leaving New
York June 2.
Mr.. Frank Trammell, who has been
at Oxford, Neb., for the past month
for the benefit Of his health. has re-
turned to Martinsburg. The trip
proved of great benefit, and he re-
ports having had q most ENJOYABLE va
cation.
Miss Sallye Faulkner and her moth
er and Mis- Young. all of Martins
burg, came over in Miss Faulkner's
touring car and visited Miss Mavin
Jamison, Potomac She has a
colored chauffeur, who is verv expert.
-Hagerstown Mail.
Mr.. Lee Roy Loyenstein, southern
representative of the Auburn Wagon
Co.. who has been spending a few
weeks in Martinsburg getting ac-
quainted" leaves Monday for the
south. Mr.. Lovenstein says Martins
burg is a good place to rest mp, al
though the town is not so slow as it
looks
Mr.. William R~iddleberger, formerly
foreman of the composing room of
The World, but now general manager
of the Southern Printing Co., of At
lanta, Ga, who was summoned here
by the death of his father, has re-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

KNAPP. who was standing by window,
looking gloomily out at the darkness.
You like for we all to start on de
railroad work Monday, NASSAU he
asked in low voice.
Cant do it, Pomp," little drearily
THE boys won't consent till the log
burns out, and that is good for another
week at least"
II dknow bout dat, massa,' Pomp
whispered confidentially. "You see,
logs like dat fuss an fuss till dey's
warm an dry all de way trough, den
dey jes' fare up quick like powder.
spects dat log gwine bun out fore
Monday"
That night. after the whole house
was asleep, Pomp raised window and
stepped into the living room softly. An
hour was spent at the fireplace, where
the great log smoldered DULY. Twice
Pomp went to the window and came
back with his arms full. Then he stole
out, closing the window nOiselessly be-
hind him. An hour later there was
such roaring and cracking In the
great fireplace as to waken several of
the house servants and bring them and
Colonel Belknap into the room. The
fireplace was lurid mass of roaring
flames.
"Well, wellr' Colonel Belknap ejac-
.ulated at length, with a long breath
"Pomp was right about its starting up
like powder. But why"
Monday morning 300 stalwart ne,
groes filed away from the Belknap
plantation toward the new railroad
where work was to begin. But it was
not until the work was completed and
all the gloom gone from Colonel Bel
knap's face that one day he caught
Pomp by himself and collared him.
Now, you young rascal" he said
''tell me about that backlog"
well, dem Pomp said desperately,
as he found he could not escape, Il jes'
had holler in de log full OBJ water
wild teenty holes all roun' for de water
to seep trough an keep things damp
Co'se de fire couldn bun good"
But about its starting up?"
Again Pomp tried to squirm away
but in vain. II jes' slipped in de
winder dat night an took de plugs
out an damned de log tight wild fat
pitch wood" he stammered. Goose de
log had to bun den. Dat was all"
Colonel Belknap released him. ''No
not quite all, Pomp," he said thought
fully THE burning out Of the log
meant deliverance from ruin. You are
graceless scamp. Pomp, but next
Christmas, if all goes well, you shall
make the backlog burn for two weeks
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
Prisoner Slabs Official in Cell.

A sensational stabbing affray &C.
Cured in the county Jail in Dubuque
Friday. O. N Moore of Chicago, a
government postal inspector, presented
himself at the bastile and asked to
see G. G. Cox, a prisoner awaiting
trial on the charge of forgery.
Moore's mission was to secure evil
dence of violation of the postal laws.
The request was acceded to and he
was conducted to Cox's cell.
The sounds of scuffie reached
Jailer Norton, then cries. Fastening
to the cell Norton found Cox bending
over the PROSTATE form of Moore,
stabbing viciously with penknife.
Norton grappled with the prisoner
and after struggle fioored and dis
armed him
Moore was lying unconscious, and
blood flowed from dozen wounds on
the face, chin and throat. He was
thought to be dead. A physician was
summoned, who restored the uncon.
scious man. 1t was found that the
jugular vein was narrowly missed.
The wounded man was taken to a
hospital. Barring any unforeseen
contingency he should be out in few
weeks, but will probably be disfigured
for life. Cox refuses to tell why he
made the assault.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
Millionaire TO 20 on STAGE.

AS the consequence of bet he
made with his intimate friend,
Thomas Downs, known in stageland
as the king of koins, E. III. Martin,
the mlilionire president of the Mar
tin Telephone company of Webster City
will appear in the vaudeville theatel
at Marshalltown every night for 8
full week, beginning Sunday, Dec.
%. Martin is busy framing up stunt
that will make Downs sick of the bet
Martin has tried to buy himself out
of the awkward position the bet ha.
placed him in. but Downs will MOI
have it. Instead he has requested
Martin for dozen of his pictures tt
place about the town. Downs anc
Martin have been chums for thirty
years. Martin promises to get ever
with his Marshalltown friend on the
opening night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
THE DEBORAH PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Report Of the Annual Meeting and the
Work For the Year.

At the annual library meeting held
the 7th of December Mrs. H. 9. Bulls
was elected president, Mrs. L. B.
Whitney vice president. Mrs. H. B.
Crosby secretary and Mrs. Norman
Willett treasurer The three members
of control are Rev. M. Willett, Mr..
@. S. Marsh and Mr.. l.. B. Whit
ney.
Over 1870 volumes we're added to the
library during the year. Literature
of all Nations" in ten volumes was
given to the library by Mr.. Norman
Willett. and the works of Wilkie
Collins in 81 volumes were given by
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Hedges. And
there have been purchased 40 books
of fiction. 80 volumes of history and
about go children's books.
AS many as 80 books are sometimes
taken from the library in one after
noon; the average is about 80. The
magazines subscribed for this year
are: Century, Harpers, Scribners,
Cosmopolitan, McClure's, Every
body's, Review of Reviews, Ladies
Home Journal, st. Nicholas and
Youths Companion. The books and
magazines are free to all who wish to
get them to read. The library is
open every Tuesday afternoon and
evening and Saturday afternoons.
AS Christmas comes on Tuesday this
year the library will be closed that
day and will only be open Saturday
afternoon of that week. A lot of new
books will be added to the library
soon after the holidays.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
Money for Flax Raisers.

The International Harvester Co. has
just completed the work of bailing
and shipping the flax bought at st.
Ansgar during the present season.
Forty odd car loads have been for.
warded to the Irvine factory at st.
Paul. The Harvester company paid
out about So, 600 to the farmers of that
immediate vicinity and the cost for
labor OF handling the crop was some
thing like $1,000. The acreage of flax
next season will in all probability be
greater than this year. Nashua Re-
porter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
The Christmas BaCkloe.
CONTINUED from fist Pagel

for whom have no work on the plan
tation just now, and none of them
need go against his will. l think we
can muster about 800. Pomp, and /
want you all to feel it will be partly for
your own interest. Half the money
receive from the railroad will be used
in rebuilding the cabins at the quar-
tiers. / hope you will be able to make
your log burn out its full week and
that you will be ready for the contract
work Me following Monday. This con-
tract means a. He stopped abruptly
and turned away, apparently fOrgetful
of his threat to lock Pomp i'm the har-
ness room.
But Pomp had no intention of bene-
fitting by the omission. AS he went
chuckling toward the room his thoughts
were on the absurdity of the log burn
ing out in one week. IF he'd done
said bout two Mondays ahead he'd
come Closer he muttered gleefully.
"Jes' a week aim make no dif'runce
bout de railroad work, an oh co'se dem
cabins is plenty good for we all to
sleep in
Five evenings later most of the ne
groes were gathered at the big house,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19


spect Colonel Belknap. too. glanced
frequently at the log. but in his glances
We're trouble and apprehension.
1t was an open Christmas. and the
great blaze in the fireplace made 1t
necessary to throw wide the doors and
windows. Among the negroes who lin
gered about the open doorway was a
SLIM furtive eyed fellow. a visitor
from the Cudder plantation.
you shorely did fin a good backlog
when you hunted dat chunk" he said
to Pomp II reckon it gwine las bout
two more weeks"
II reckon Pomp acquiesced lacon-
ically. He did not like the fellow
AN you all ain gwine work on de
railroad till it buns out:"
Oats right Pomp said. and he
could not forbear adding, You Cud-
der boys gwine start in dis mex Mon
day, hear"
The fellow scowled. Oats muffin"
he retorted. ''We all ain scared to
work, an sides, it's you Belknap boys
OATS gwine to do de cryin. ! hear
your massa in tight place, an if he
ain raise money soon something gwine
be SOL low dat bout fifty OBJ You
black boys be sol down de ribber. an
cose it gwine be de fines ones. like
Pomp an Nose. He, he!'
Look heah, you story teller" began
Pomp holly. but the fellow shifted.
Its air de trufe." he declared. II
hear Massa Cudder say so hisse'f. II
your fin massa ain get dis railroad
work. something gwine be SOL up sure
An cose he ain get de work, for de
railroad boss say he take nobody dat
aim start in on Monday, an your big
oty massa ain able to start you in till
dat log bun out. He. he! You dc
mighty good job for Massa Cudder
Pomp, when you fin dat log. You gill
him all de railroad work Your
massa'--
His sentence was suddenly cut short
for .Pomp had him by the shoulders
and sent him spinning down the steps
dat Cudder done SEN him here to
spy roun'," muttered Pomp. "Dey's bofe
dat mean. seed it in de fellers eyes. .
Pomp went straight to Colonel Bel
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
COUNCIL PRO CEEDINGS.
December 18th, IS


The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Daubney. All members of the
Council were present.
The object of the meeting was to
make provision for paying the city,
part of the paving.
Motion by Sayre, that 81. 800 of the
grading and improvement fund be APP
propriated, as SO much toward paying
the bills for paving intersecting
streets and alleys, and the mayor and
clerk are authorized to make applica-
tion and to draw up time warrant
for 81, 900, which 81 900 will so be APP
piled Seconded by Harmon. Roll
call vote, 10 yeas, no nays. Motion
was carried.
Motion by Sayre, seconded by Jen-
sen, that Ordinance No. 225 be put on
its second realing. Roll call vote,
yeas 2 nays, | not voting. Motion
was carried
Ordinance No 225 was read the
second time.
Motion by r. Engbertson, secon led
by Curtin TO adjourn. Motion was
carried
f. M. HUGHES,
City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19
Ice Boating on Clear Lake.

A narrow escape from drowning oc
cured one day last week by the over
turning of an ice boat driven by +.
III. Bates, accompanied by his sister
Laura. The craft struck an air hole
and tipped over, throwing the oc.
cupants.into the water. They chung
to the rigging until rescued half an
hour later by Milwaukee Section Fore
man Martin, who came in an ice
boat. Both were so benumbed with
cold they could not have held ON
much longer CLEAR Lake Mirror.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Attend the sample line sale at The
Button this week. You will find rare
bargains in solid gold rings. bracelets.
fancy black combs, beaded bags and
leather bags.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

picking t b Ell r
banjos, singing,
la ug hing and
gorging t h e m
selves on the
good things that
were spread out
la v | S b ly for
t h e m. NJ a II Y
w ere in the
living room, In
which was the
huge fireplace,
with its back
log, not yet a
quarter burned.
From time to
time the negroes
10 o k e d at it
wonderingly and
made comments
and spoke the
name of Pomp
with adled ra-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Meals, lunches. oysters, now in
season, served on short order al
Honan' IS cafe. 500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

An Importation of fancy linen
handkerchiefs on exhibition at Mott
q Go. IS. Handsomest we ever had.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Buy useful presents at Mott &
Co.'S. Everything in drygoods is
acceptable for Christmas
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

"A sewing Machine for your wife
or daughter makes a fine holiday gift.
Fred j. Rosenthal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

"A nice Christmas present, cigars
20 in box at 81. 90 at Tracy's. 50-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Leave your orders for Christina
trees at Fred j. Rosenthal's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Sample line of ladies bracelets,
lax gold filled at wholesale prices.
Button.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

That Want Column is doing bust
ness these days, lots of it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-12-19

Books for children. Roosevelt
bears. John Dough, Buster Brown
and others. Buttons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT FRIDAY, JANUARY 1906
CITY NEWS.

American band promenade ', at Eagles hall tomorrow night.
 The Waterbury Military band will give concert and daiiee at City hall tomorrow night See program in an other column.
 But four days remain for those who are exempted from military tax on account of disability to be examined. All those who are not examined by next Thursday, February i, will be obliged to pay the tax.9Sla,GG GG e.g p&
 Rev Royal Miller, assistant restor of St Johns church, will leave this city in q short time and take up mis- sionary work in the west. probably Colorado. MT Miller is . making, the change because of his health. He has just recovered from bad attack of grippe His place will be filled by an assistant while he is away.
 Morton A. Dexter of Holmes aven. ue. who is about to resign his position of instructor of mechanical drawing at the Y. NJ. c. A., was presented with solid gold scarf pin by his pu- pills "Wednesday evening. MT Dexter, who has been employed ill the Ran dolph X Gloves company. will take position as inspector for fire insur- ance company in Hartford.
 There are two kinds of watch re- pairing, good and bad. If you have not already tried our work, do so at the first opportunity. Every job is guaranteed and we know full well that our workmen are unequalled in Waterbury. The Upson Jewelry Co, watchmakers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
Glory Be. !. To Goodness

But the legal voters of our city or brass made terrible mistake last cleo ton day. Oh, such q lot of miserly city fathers Gin other words city boards). Just as soon as they got thelrl appointment they began raising the wages, not for the poor fellows that uo the real hard work, but for the hlsn- upper-ups, and such a despicable raise; It would be better to leave. well enough alone if they didn't intend to do the square thing. Of course they will be forgiven if they will raise tue wages of the men who do the laDorlous work, but it's dollars to toothpicks the poor fellows who are compelled 10 work nine or ten hours per day at hard work in all sorts of weather for small pay will not be remembered. How ever. we are pleased to acknowledge the fact that no matter what pay a man receives. we are able to sell nm nice-tasting tea or coffee at price which he can afford to pay and which we guarantee will give satisfaction that will please the sharpest perfectibllian. Our teas are always carefully selected, our coffees are always fresh roasted' and we are always readyyand anxious to please and satisfy each and every person coming to our store. The little child will receive the same value and if possible more attentfen than the grown person. But the supererogatory service you receive Is nothing con- pared to the nice quality you get at -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
SALE HATS 39 cents

now going on. As we wish to make an early start in the reduction of our stock, we have placed all our Colored Beaver Hats on sale at 39c.
 Best bargains of the season. Come and see them.
 ,t. sta .,- ... l.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26

lined overcoats that. we
 will sell at special
 prices to close them
 out. This sale is strict
 ly cash and all altera-
 tions are added to the
 price of the suit or .overcoat. MOTHERS
 will find extra good
 values in Our Boys Store especially in reefers, Russian and Middy overcoats for boys from ? l-2 to To years of age and long top coats for boys 8. to lo years of age, with plenty that are just right for girls. Where the prices were $3.5O now $2.5O, the $5 kind now $3.5O, better qualities that sold for $7.5O now s5 and the $lO and SIP kind now $7.5O. |