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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-28
Winchester Presbyiery

The regular fall meeting of Winehes-
ter Presbytery was held at Keyser last
week and was well attended. Rev
James II. Graham Jr. was .made mod
orator and Rev. Mcdaniel and elder f.
A. Harness were elected clerks. Rev.
+. NJ. Woods, OF Martinsburg, preach
ed the opening sermon.
The Committee on Presbyterial
III ome Missions made most encour-
aging report. There was application
made for changes i'm some of the
charges in this aud jefferson county
Gerardstown Church wants all of Rev.
Il. A. Whites time and that would
leave the Shanghai, Bunker Hill and
Middleway Churches without pastor
Ii has been suggested that * ,Arneys
VILE and Tuscarors .chu ches mlgl t
be censi Tered III the change and thus
make two rev CHI Arges provided
suitable men can be found. The mat
ter was thoroughly discussed,and was
finally placed in the hands of the Pres
byterial Home Missions Committee
of which DR. +. M. Woods is the Chair.
man, with power to make any arrang-
ments they may able to make.
Rev. James A. Mcclure asked that
he be dismissed from the Presbytery to
Lexington Presbytery, and. that h $
citations as pastor of the Front Royal
church be dissolved, he having accept
ed a call to the church at Buena Vista,
Va.
Charles Town and Cleaibrook both
extended invitations to presbytery to
hold its spring meeting in their chur CHI
es and the latter was selected as the
place.
Pew. DR.. Porter, who Is eonnee ted
with the General Assembly s Sunday
school work, 1t was announced, would
held number of Sunday Schools in
stitutes within the bounds of Winches-
ter Presbytery. At Winchester Oct Is
and 10, Berryyille Oct 30 and Martins
burg somewhere about that time. =
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-28
SOME OF THESE SUITS ARE
MADE WITH TWO PAIRS OF
TROUSERS.

The making of every suit is
don9 consoientiously and thor
oughly. Meyer before have we
offered such a worthfnl lot of
School Suits at the prices.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-28

21S West King street, Monday Oct.
/. DR.. Stehley will be in his office and
remain 10 days. Teeth positively ex-
tracted without pain for 25c. Gold
crowns, porcelain crowns, crown and
bridge work a speciality. 1t pays to
save your own teeth. Artificial teeth
are alright but your own teeta are the
best. Dr. Stehley fills your teeth with
gold, silver, platinum and amalgam.
Best set of teeth for IS. save you 81
on these teeth and money can't buy
better. Remember | can't remain over
time. Come early and give me time TO
do your work.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-28

We have been requested toannounce
that there will be grand tournament
at Mr.. Charles Bender's near Falling
Waters on Saturday Oct 8. There will
be three nice prizes given the three
most successful knights. All riders are
welcome to come and ride and an in
vitatisn Is extended to everybody. Rid
ing will begin at 2.30 y. m, and there
will be dancing after the tournament
both during the evening aud at night.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-28
Notice.

The undersigned expects to have
three good farms in Berkeley county
for rent the coming spring, and will en-
terrain applications from COED men. Ii
preference is not for farming will give
other Inducements at good salary. APP
ply at once. Call on or address
J. H. Doing
essSts Inwood w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-28

ri, back to Kentucky and into West
Virginia, but the men finally located
Herman at Brison, Raleigh county
and assuming DISCUSSES got to boar"
with him.
Last night they attempted to arrest
and handcuff him, but he pulled re-
volver and shot Frank Finley through
the head and Kenner through the
heart, killing both men instantly.
He then disappeared and so far nc
trace of him has been discovered. The
bodies of the murdered men were chip
ped back to Martin KY, today for bu
rial.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-09-28
DISrlMCTlvELY A CREAM or
TARTAR BAKING POWDER
unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed Let
tiers rem aiming in the Post Office Mar.
tinsburg w, Va, Sept. oath 1906.
Mis- Anna Virginia Armstrong, Miss
Jennie Barnhart, Misses Elizabeth
CLANCY, Nell Conoly, Iona Morse (2l,
Dorcas b. Wright, Mrs. Elsie b. Grif
fifth, Mrs. Jennie Mcdaniel, G. s
John Fitz, A. n. Johnson, John Ken
nedy, J. r. Mason, Arthur Marriott
Hugh Miller, Charley Parkosan, II. q
Sproles, Hillard G. russell, s. A
Thompson, H. N. Tabler, David Wat
| son, Jacob o. Wolford.
FOREIGN.
| John Golps
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
DIETERIGH GOES
TO PARKERsByRG

Prof. L. A. Dieterich, one Of the
teachers in the Elliott Commercial
school, of this city, for several years
past has left his position here TO ac-
cept a more lucrative one with the
Mountain State Business College. at
Parkersburg. Prof. Deiterich while
in our city has made a great many
warm personal friends, and also has
made an enviable reputation for
himself as an instructor in a busi-
ness school. He is doubtless the
most skilled penman that has ever
been in the Elliott school, and is
unsurpassed by any in the state.
Prof. Dieterich regretted very
much t6S SEeave our city, but on ac.
count Of having been offered 4 posi-
tion as solicitor and inSructttr in
the Mountain State Business College
at a salary sixty per cent. in advance
of that which he received here, he
accepted the position and left inn
mediately for Parkersburg, his new
field of labor. He, however, before
leaving rendered his services to the
Elliott school until a teacher could.
be secured for the position which he
vacated, but it being at the holiday
season his resignation was accepted
to take effect the first Of the year.
His many friends in Clarksburg
and throughout this section of the
state hope for him in his new field
Of labor the greatest success.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
THE LITTLE HOMESTEAD

Critics have pronounced 1The
Little Homestead one of the clever
est of modern dramas, not that it
has departed into the realms of fancy
but on the contrary because it hews
its line close to everyday life. As
the title implies. it is a home play
with the little New England home
stead as the central object and with
its characters porraying the good,
the bad, the strength and. the weak
ness Of human kind. The ehomelike
surroundings,9the great heart inter
est and forceful situations, combine
in. q well rounded story, faithfully
by a strong company Of tall
ented people headed by William
Macauley. "The Little Homestead"
comes to the Grand on Jan. 8.
Prices, 95, 35, 5 0and IS cents.
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SELLS =
GROCERY STORE

Messr>. t. j. SIayton and S. L.
Bryan, who formerly very successful
ly conducted a laundry here, pur-
chased c. w yannort's popular gro
cery store in the Rookery building
on South Third street Thursday
and took possession at noon
of that day. The consideration =
private but i said to be a very good
price, as The business is one of the
best Of the kind in the city and the
stock Of goods one Of the freshest.
Messrs. Slavton and Bryan will
continue the grocery business there
and expect 10 largely extend it,
They will also handle green goods
on an extensive scale. They are
very affable, clever and astute busi-
ness men, and success is theirs from
the very start.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
CASUALTY CO.
ELECTS OFFICERS

At a meeting Of the stockholders
Of the West Virginia Casualty COM
pany at their Office on Jan. 2, 1906,
The following officers were elected:
W. r. A[eseryic, President.
B. F. Wilson, Vice President and
Treasurer.
c. R. Ogden, Chief Surgeon.
c. T. Arnett, Assistant Surgeon,
j. Y. Hoefiler, Attorney,
L. S. Alleman, State Agent
Buectors-W. K. Meseryie, B. r..
Wilson, j. Y. Carter, G. II. Ogden,
J. B. Wilson, II. b. Mckinley, j. n.
Hoctficr. Frank A. Wilson, J. K.
McKeever, r. NJ. Carter and G. y.
Arnett.
The stockholders were well pleased
with the showing the company had
made, and the outlook for the com
ing year is very hattering for this
institution
Col. U. s. AlIeman, state agent.
made a very enthusiastic and
thoughtful address, which the stock
holders greatly appreciated. Col.
AIleman is Il speaker of force and
power and his eloguence is not 70 be
discounted any where. He is an
equally good insurance man,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
DEMAND MADE
TO FIX DATE
0E THE HAzINB

Annapolis, Md, Jan. 1.-THE
court martial reassembled today and
took up the case of Midshipman
Worth W. Foster, of New Albany.
Ind, who is charged with hazing
Midshipman Chester S. Roberts. II
is alleged that between the middle OF
October and December Foster hazed
Roberts by compelling him to stand
on his head, to hang from a clothes
locker and to eat under the table.
Mr.. Theall, his counsel, AFFECTED
to the indefinite nature of the time
alleged for the commission Of the
acts, and asks that the judge advo-
cate be compelled to specify more cx-
actly. The court was cleared to con-
slider his request.
Midshipman Roberts reluctantly
testified in detail to the hazing by
Foster. He told Of Foster ordering
him to his room where he was made
to hang on the door of a locker,
stand on his head and do other
things,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
WOMAN
ACTS VERY
STRANGELY !

Mystery shrouds the actions Of an
unidentified woman on the Elk
creek bridges east Of the central
part of the city between 10 and II
O'clock Thursday morning. Whith-
er she came or thither she went no
one knows.
/ The woman was well dressed and
was between % and 80 years OF age.
She was OF genteel appearance and
seemed to be refnd.
When first observed she was stand-
ing on the middle Of the Pike street
bridge looking intently down into
the raging waters Of Elk creek and
would step from one side Of the
bridge to the other and look steadily
at the waters below. She wore a
look Of deep concern and sadness.
Some who saw her, and crowd of
considerable number was soon at
tracted, thought they saw suicide
staring out Of her eyes. She stood
on the bridge half an hour, then
walked to the east and off, but turn
ed around and came back. After
again standing in the middle Of the
bridge a short while and surveying
the waters Of the creek, she returned
and walked slowly over to the Main
street bridge and acted in the same
strange manner
Among those who we're watching
her was Frank Sheldon. who had
seen her but once-the day before.
When she stopped on the Main street
bridge and renewed her strange ac-
tions, he thought he might render
her assistance, and going over to
where she was, lie said to her. You
appear 10 be in trouble. Is there
any thing / can do for you?" She
replied: "No, thank YOU; / am not
in tronble." AT that time She look
a as Hsbe were ready to burst into
fears, Hut'did mol, and a few minutes
ITtss sie left the bridge and walked
up Main street. md all trace Of her
was lost at that iuncture,
Whether the woman contemplated
suicide is mere conjecture. 1t may
be that crime had been committed
md She was but trying to see wheth-
er the freshet had washed up any
evidences Of it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04

CONDEMN
DANCING


The annual business meeting Of
the First Baptist church was held
last night, and was very well attend-
ed in spite Of the incIement weather.
The pastor presided over the meet
ing, Reports we're read from all
the departments of The church work,
and from the three mission Sunday
schools The report OF the church
finances as read by the treasurer, was
especially gratifying, showing Int in
spite OF heavy drafts occasioned by
some extraordinary expenses, the
revenues of the year were more tllall
sufficient, leaving a substantial bal
ance in the treasury to the credit Of
the new year In addition to this.
the church has contributed over 5000
to the missionary organizations Of
the denomination, and altogether in
The six years Of the present pastor
ate, has given $500 to beneyolence.
The members Of the church are
much gratificd at the efficient man
agement of the finances BY the very
capable treasurer, Mr.. Walter M. Ell
lott, and expressed their apprecia-
tion by unanimously re-olecting his
for another year. Mr.. r. r. Moore
was reelected clerk !; Mr. i Otis
Stout was reelected a deacon for a
period Of three years, and Messrs,
ID. w. jacobs, Amos Payne and D..
.R. Moore we're again chosen as the
finance committee
The following resolution was pass
ed BY the church without any dis
senting vote:
s7Ehereas, We learn with sorrow
and deep regret that some Of our
Young people have heen led astray
by the popular craze for dancing and
card PLAYING therefore,
"Resolyed. That the members Of
this church are earnestly requested
not 10 provide for, take part in, pr
by any means encourage dancing or
card PLAYING hut in all consistent
ways to discountenance the same,Hs
harmful to godliness in their asso-
Citations and tendencies, and an Of
fence to brethren whom We should
not Willingly g.ieyp.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
W00DMEN MEET

/ The officers for the ensuing year
wereainstalled by the Woodmen Of
the World last night at their regular
meeting. One candidate, Mr..
Thomas \. Riblett, was initiated in
TO the ORDER
The officers are as follows:
P. c. C.-F. O. Sutton.
c. CT. I. Moneypenny,
A. In. NJ. Bradford
s Banker-W. i. MeWborter.
Y Glerk-C. NJ. Ernst.
Watchman-P. A. Haught.
Escort. Hooper. I.
Sentry-Seymour McClung.
Board OF AIanagers-R. Shackel-
ford, I. NJ. Kennedy and W. A.
Clinton,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
DIME MEET!NG. M:

The dime meeting of the Epworth
League, Of Gotf chapel, is set for
Friday night. All this meeting the
membership roll Of the League will
be called; and a report made by all
who have assisted in the, "Dime
Movement" There will be a brief
musical program, and also an exhi-
bition BY Physical Director Deimer.
of the Y. NJ. c. A. 1t is earnestly
hoped that every member of the
League will be present that a full re-
port may be received. All mmbrs
and friends Of the League and
church are also invited to be present
al t:30 o'clock Friday evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
JAMES GRIFFITH
IN BAD CONDITION

The condition of James W. Grif-
fifth, Of Glen Falls, who underwent
a severe and serious operation at
Kessler hospital Tuesday. is not SO
good, in fact, is quite serious, and
his son, John G. Griffith, of the 8Sth
company Of the United State artil-
lery. stationed at Fl. Mansfield,
Watch Hill, Rhode, Island, who is
here on thirty-day furlough, is at
his bedside much worried over his
condition. The latter will likely
ask for and be granted an extension
Of IfnrIough on account Of his father.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
MEETING At TRINITY

A series of revival meetings was
begun Wednesday night at Trinity
NJ. Il. church, on Ben street. Great
interest and solemnity was manifest
ed by those present. A consecra-
ton service was held at the close and
a anumber came forward to the chan
eel for conservation.
The meeting on Thursday night
will consist Of a song service and an
address by the pastor on the subject,
"God, Loving Father All are
invited and strangers are made es-
peciallY welcome. John NJ. Beanc,
pastor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
MT. CLARE
ASKS FOR
QUARANTINE

DR.. c. W. Halterman, president
Of the county board OF health, is in
receipt Of petition signed BY
twenty-five residents of Mr.. Glare,
asking that a diphtheria quarantine
be established and fulnigation be
made at that place. The petition
sets forth that there is an epidemic
of diphtheria there and that the
lives Of all are endangered. The
petitioners want the board Of health
TO meet and take action as asked for.
DR.. Halterman will advise the
other members Of the board at once,
but 50 far he has not decided to call
a meeting Of the board.
There has been more or less
diphtheria in that community all
fall and winter. 1t would break
out and then subside, break out
again and again and subside as often,
and there is said not to be an epi-
demic there now, although there are
three or four scattering cases.
1t seems to be the object Of the
petitioners more than any thing else
TO get rid Of the disease altogether,
but this is probably beyond the
power of the board Of health aud
the most careful attention and ef-
forts by physicians.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
TOWN elections
BEING Held
IN THE COUNTY

Municipal elections are being held
in Adamston, Snihnston, Bridgeport,
Lunberport and West Milford To-
day. There is no special issue in
INV Of the towns and the interest is
not extraordinary, except that there
is , contest of a spirited nature at
Adamston as 10 whether Mayor G..
q, Southern's administration is to be
endorsed by his reelection on the
Republican ticket. AT West Mil
ford there is some excitement over
the license question. although were
license to carry it is hardly possible
any one would have the nerve to
start up a whiskey business there
without a state license. The only
political feature is ut Adamston,
where the Republicans have a
straight party ticket in the field.
At 3 o'clock in The afternoon at
Adamston 10 votes had been polled.
Last year the total vote was 925.
Southern at the hour mentioned was
confident he would win in a walk
over George Criss. his opponent, and
that the entire Republican ticket
would be elected.
The West Milford election open-
ed very lively with two tickets in
the field, but somewhat mixed, on
the issue, which caused a good deal
Of excitement and a heavy vote. The
issue is "LicenSe or no License"
AT this hour results can not be pre-
dicted, though there is a probability
hat the no license side will win.
There are two tickets in the field
at Shinston, but RiJlett for mayor
on one withdrew and all are voting
for Howard Shinn, the present
mayor. The voting Is light only SO
being cast up to the middle Of the
afternoon.
At Bridgeport there are half a
lozen tickets in the field with Lee
Stout. for MAYOR, at the head Of all.
The regularly l}pmindted ticket con-
sists Of Mr. Stoit, for mayor; A. ID.
ll5itzhugh, for recorder, and ~. G.
lawson. q 4. lawson. G y. Late,
G, II. Warner and 5. L. Dean, for
council. 1t is predicted that ticket
will win. The voting is not heavier
than usual and there is no special
interest manifest
The election is quiet at Eumber-
port and the vote is not heavy. On
" % votes werenlst up to the mid
die Of the afternoon. NJ. L. Rib
lett heads the Reform ticket, and II
W. Martin, the Citizens, with A. j,
Spear on both for recorder. Both
tickets are made up in the main of
the same men. The count will tell
who wins.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
WORK RESUMED
ON |, 0. [, f HALL

The work of razing the Odd Eel
lows building on Main street was
today. The contrac-
tors who have been delayed in the
work by the non-arriyal Of the iron
beams, have received word that it
has been shipped and will arrive
here this week. The destruction Of
the old building ind the erection Of
the new one will be pushed forward
10 a speedy completion from hence
forth.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
INSTALL OFFICERS

At their regular meeting held
last night in the hall in the Traders
annex the Clarksburg Aeme Of
Eagles installed their officers for the
coming year.
The officers are:
John S. Clark, w. ?.
T. B. Newton, v. p.
r. Il. Frickholm, Chaplain.
j. j. Connell, Treasurer.
j. Y. Hoefiler, secretary.
B. W. Reynolds, Inner Guard.
James Green, Outer Guard.
Thomas Kearns, Patrick FinneFtS
and R. j. Sullivan, trustees.
DIR. Luther Raymond, Physician.
Joseph Cohen, W. P, ?.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
FINCH CLUB
HAS FINE time

#0neof the most pleasant evenings
it has been the pleasure of the
Eureka Finch Club to enjoy, was
spent at the home Of Squire NJ. $,
Riley, On Monticello avenue, on
Tuesday. Miss Berhice Riley enter.
tained and served delightful refresh
ments. Mr.. Charles Tutwiler was
present and sang some beautiful So
.lections. among which was his favor
ite, "Places Have Beeu.' All
departed at late hour sincerely
hoping TO have the pleasure of en-
ioying Miss Riley's hospitality in
the near future.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
THE STANDARD
BUYS TIMBER

For the last year or two the Stan
dard Oil Company has been pur-
chasing small tracts of timber
throughout Prs county, principally
whiteBaE which has been cut
up ints and liaalin timber y
..isssss i..sss tldE The COM
: parry isips. q market sfpr lilsgeii
tracts OF timber for material Tor
thaf barrel plants.
Recently it was stated that the
company has secured short time
option Of 1900 acres Of virgin for
est in Gilmer county, belonging to
Lewis and w. G. Bennett, Of Lewis
county. This is one Of The largest
tracts that has been left intact in
any OF the counties bordering on.
the Little Kanawha river, and there
is an abundance of white oak tim
Der omit.
Word has Reached here that the
option has been closed, and, while
the figures were not given, it is ru-
mored that the amount was consid-
arablY in excess Of 100000.
81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04

Activities in local glass factories
still keep up to the top notch. All
If the plants are working to capacity
to keep up with advance orders. AT
the West Fork plant thirty-five
blowers are working on thirty-six
blower tank, something that is I'M
usual and only seen in a very busy
season.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
Mail Robber Arrested

By Associated PresN.
Hinton, W. Va, Jan. Phil
White. colorcd, who robbed a mail
pouch at Prince on Dec. 20, was ar
rested last night at that place by
Marshal Cunningham, who jailed
hnm here this morning. White adj
mitted he cut open the mail sack
and secured thirty dollars. The
sack is thought to have contained
three thousand dollars.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
LAF0LLETTE IS &
NOW SENATOR

BY Associated Press.
Washington, d. G., Jan. Rob
art NJ. Lafollette was sworn in To-
day as United States Senator from
Wisconsin. II was known that
there had been political feeling exist
ing between him and Spooner and it
was not known whether or not Mr..
Spooner would escort his colleague
to the desk to take the oath, but all
this was arranged and Spooner es-
cortcd him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-04
.0LD DEBT
IS UP AGAIN

Richmond, Va, Jan. John b.
Moon, Of Charlottesville, chairman
of the Virginia Debt Commission
which has charge of tile matter of
looking to a settlement on the part
of the certificate holders Of West
Yirginia's alleged part Of the debt,
who was in the city yesterday con
sulting officials and perfecting pa
pers looking to the institution Of a
suit against West Virginia, left last
night with secretary Jos. Button, for
New York, where the final papers in
connection with the controversy will
be presented TO the holders Of. the
cert Gcates. All the contracts and
papess bearing on the case have been
apprpyd by the security holders and
|by tie debt commission.
The contract is plain and en-
phatic that the holders Of the ccrti-
ficates will accept as full payment
whatever may be awarded by the
courts in adjudication Of the matter
relieving Virginia Of all part Of. the
debt, this state merely having to
bring the suit in her name against
West Virginia.
The matter of the settlement of
the alleged debt has been pending
for several years