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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-07-22

$3.50 S33JO-We are now building a beautiful
bunch Of bungalows in the growing region near
College and Claremont ayes; Eve and SIX rooms
street work complete matured fruit trees on
each lot; modern IN every respect; come and see
them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-07-22
BURLINGAME REAL ESTATE.

NO WONDER
BURLINGAME LOTS
Are selling so fast-2S minutes from the dust
and dirt of the city to the charms and beau
ties of the country.
We are selling large lots: prices $3.50 up
ward. Terms $50 cash, balance $40 monthly
on graded streets sewer and water mains
laid Ready to build on
Come down today electric cars; get off
at Burlingame station proper. call at our Of
fee. right opposite, as we have the best at
Burlingame.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-07-22

THE CORNER LOT co.
Central, Broadway. ...................s 55 Ooo
Substantial brick building. large frontage
Leased from January /. 1907. at $500 per month.
Easily worth $50, 600.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-07-22
IF VoU ARE colING TO BERKELEY

FOR HOME
zone ana see what we have TO offer you in bar
Gains Our list Is large and we will be pleased
10 show them you at any time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
NOTICE.

To Sarah E. Miller, formerly Sarah e.
Link, and any other person who may
be interested in the matter hereinaf-
ter named:
Take notice that on the 21st day of
January, 1907, | will move the circuit
court of Berkeley county, w. va, to
appoint a special commissioner to ex.
ecute a release of the lein retained in
certain deed made by said Sarah
Link to John w. Norrington, dated the
21st day of January, 1880 and record.
ed in the Office of the Clerk of the
County Court of Berkeley county, w
Va in Deed Book No. rs. page 276
said lien being reserved to secure the
payment of $175.00 evidenced by the
notes described in said deed; and on
said day proof will be Submitted to the
court of the payment Of the said de
ferred purchase money.
Lula Carr, William Carr, Mamie Stu
denwalt, Charles Studenwalt, Lille
Giles, Thomas Giles, Chas b. Nor
rington. Jennie Norrington, William
Norrington.
BY W. H. Thomas, Counsel.
Dec, "a 1906 12-2S-4t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
cuRloslTiEs ABOUT CHRISTMAS.
Some Peculiar Customs Connected
With the Christian Holiday.

Some Peculiar Customs Connected
With the Christian Holiday.
The celebration of Christmas as a
special festival is said to have begun
in the first century, and during the life
of the Apostle John one tradition OF
the church accredits him with inau-
gurating the custom.
In England the Christmas decora-
lions may remain in the churches
during the month of January, but must
all be cleared away before February
2, or Candlemas day.
In France it Is common practice
to celebrate Christmas by giving an
extra ration to all domestic animals,
on the theory that all creatures should
rejoice at this season.
In the fourth century, the celebra-
ton of Christmas was fixed by the
Latin church for December %. Before
that time it had been movable fes-
tival, like Easter.
Santa Claus was introduced into
America by the Dutch of Holland He
is the American representation of the
German Knecht Rupert.
Among the English coEmon people,
Christina s day is lucky when it falls
on Sunday, and unlucky when Satur-
day is the day of Nativity.
Christmas mincepies in the seven
teenth and eighteenth centuries were
made with a coffin-shaped crust, tc
represent the manger.
! In Silesia there is superstition that
a boy born on Christmas day must be
brought up a lawyer, or he will be
come thief.
/ In all the states Christmas is lega
holiday, and in South Carolina the
two following days are also holidays
The leaves proper to use in Christ
mas decorations are those of holly
mistletoe, laurel and rosemary.
In Spain it is believed by the com
mon people that the ants hold religious
services on Christmas day.
In Old England plum porridge wal
always served with the first course o
a Christmas dinner.
The custom of giving presents OIL
Christmas day is general Throughout
the Christian world.
The Eastern church formerly observ
ed Christmas on January 6.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

Nlamma-'You should be polite
dear, and effer to share your candy
with papa"
Little MarEie-'I would, mamma, if
was sure he'd be polite and refuse it.
Tommy" said his mother, 'if l give
you a piece Of pie will you try to be
a good boy?'
yes, ma am" replied Tommy, an
I'll try to be gooder if you give me
two pieces"
Neighbor-" How many men beard al
your house new, Nettie?"
Little Nettiie-"Two."
Neighbor-"Who are tney?"
Little Nettie-"One Is a gentleman
and the osher is papa"
"My mother wears a No. shoe,
said the first little girl, proudly.
"Pooh!" rejoined the other little
girl, in a tone redolent with contempt
That's nothing. My mother wears q
No. 6."-Chicago News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
SANTA1CLAUS PARTY.
NOVEL AND PRETTY ENTERTAIN
MENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Originated by Youthful Grandparents
for a Family Reunion--LoveIy
Home Beausifed.

This very charming and delightful
party was given by young grandpar-
ents, who had a lovely home with
large rooms, and they invited the
grown-up folk, too.
The host and hostess were assisted
in receiving their guests by Mr.. and
Mrs. Santa Claus and Miss Santa
Claus. After the greetings, they were
ushered into large ,oom, portion
of which had been converted into a
typical winter forest, in the corner Of
which was a lovely Christmas tree all
aglow with lights.
Before the gifts were distributed by
Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus, Miss Santa
Claus told the old, old story of the
Christchild, emphasizing the fact that
Christmas is a time for gifts because
Jesus was gift of love to the world,
how he went about doing good"
pleased not himself ana
living life of goodness and love-
That is why Christmas, his birthday,
is the gladdest of birthdays in all the
years, she told them.
Miss Santa Claus directed and lead
all the games, and whenever there
came pause, she told such delightful
stories. There were selections from
Dickens, and Uncle Remus, and
many other lovely stories.
The entertainment closed with a
lovely luncheon, which was served in
the large dining room. AT the windows
were holly wreaths, tied with large
bows of red ribbon, while the mantel
was banked with green's and thickly
studded with red candles, different
lengths. In the bay window were fes-
toons of running cedar, with a fluffy
red bell suspended by bit of the
cedar from the highest point of the
arch, with small bells on either side
The long table had for centerpiece
an oval mirror, surrounded by minia-
ture forest, which had cen converted
into typical winter scene by a glass
blower. Gliding across the frozen
pond was sleigh drawn by four deer,
in which Santa Claus was seated, with
a pack of toys on his back, and toys all
about him. AT the farther end of the
pond was tiny house Nesting among
the evergreen trees. The children were
seated at this table with the host and
hostess.
There were four round tables at
either corner of the long table, at
which the older people sat. The cen
terpiece of each was a round plateau
of misletoe, in the middle of which
cleaned a flaming star of red A five
pointed star was cut from cardboard,
then tackled to a thin board. The star
was outlined with red candles, with a
cluster of five candles elevated in the
very center of the star.-The Pilgrim.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
SNAP SHOTS.
Odd Bits Of information Picked Up
About the City.

The Comrey Band fair is proving
very successful, and large crowds have
been the rule this week Some very
nice prizes are offered.
The early closing movement among
The downtown stores, inaugurated on
Wednesday evening, is the first time
in the history of the city that the
stores have closed until a late hour
during the holidays. The merchants
agreed to close early in order to give
themselves and their employees a much
needed rest, the holiday rush having
been exceptionally heavy
Christmas day was the coolest
Christmas in "a years. although the
mercury dropped 4 degrees lower on
Monday.
The letter carriers state that their
work was heavier this year than ever
before. Frank Burr and Charley Pit
ger handled their routes with the as
sistance of small boy and clothes
basket, and the other carriers had but
little less work.
The police officers say that there
was less drunkenness and disorderly
conduct this Christmas than has been
known for many years, only four ar
rests having been made.
The CALENDARS given out by the
banks this year are handsomer than
ever. The tendency is largely toward
more picture and less calendar Some
of them are artistic in the extreme.
A young man and a handsome and
well-dressed young lady, residing in an
other part of the state, applied to
Clerk Bender for a license to marry
Wednesday, but the clerk could not
grant the necessary permit In the
excitement of the affair the prospec-
tive groom walked off with the hat
of prominent attorney, and the lat
ter was compelled to walk home bare
headed to secure another piece of
headgear.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29

What is believed by many students
of political economy 10 be an indica-
ton that the voters If the United
States want to see a radical cnange III
the character Of the men who sit in
the national senate IL tho fact that
at the present time three college
presidents are being talked OF as can
didates for this important political
Office in their respective states.
Woodrow Wilson, president Of
Princeton university, is mentioned az a
possible candidate in opposition to
Senator Dryden, Of New Jersey, Mich
olas hurry Butler, head Of Columbia
university, is one of the men spoken
Of as a possible successor to Senator
Platt in New York, and James 3. An
CELL, president of the University Of
Michigan, has many supporters for a
seat in the United States senate, rep
resenting that state.
In the past many of the United
States senators have been either pol
iticians who won their way to power
through their work for the machine"
or multi-millionaires who were chosen
through the efficiency of well filed
"bar'l.D Many of these have represen
ted their states satisfactorily, but
others have come in for consider
able share of criticism because of
their alleged misrepresentation" and
the mention of the heads of Zig col
leges is believed to be step in the
direction of getting brains into the
senate rather than moneybags or po-
litical ability.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Berkeley section Of the
Martinsbmg and Winchester turnpike
company will be held at the office of
the company in the Flick building, in
Martinsburg, West Virginia, on Tues
day, the Sth day of January, 1907, at
10 O'Clock a. m. for the purpose OF
electing seven directors and the trans
action OF such other business as may
properly be done in stockholders
meeting. p. r. HARRISON,
H2t12-2S-06 Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
Administrators Notice.

All persons interested are notified
that the undersigned has qualified as
Administrator of the estate of j. w.
Kettering, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are no
titled to present them to me at Inwood,
or to Clarence e. Martin, my attorney.
All persons owing said estate must
pay up promptly.
E. B. KETTERING, JR.,
Administrator of the Estate of John
W. Kettering, deceased. 12-S-4t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
CHRISTMAS GRAFT.
Woman's Club Laments the Absence
of the True Spirit.

OF the rue spirit
The Womans' Club al a meeting on
Tuesday last decided that there was
not enough of the real Christmas spirit
about Christmas. In the expression if
somewhat inelegant modern idiom,
there is too much graft" about
Christmas.
One member complained that she
had been beseiged by policemen, ash,
men, elevator men and all the number
less men upon whom one depends for
daily comforts-all of them begging
for a Christmas donation. Another
woman deplored the fact that people
think too much of the size and value
of the present, while third bewailed
the fact that we have rot enough Of
the Christmas spirit all the year
around.-Exchange
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
The Herald wishes its readers, one
and all very Happy Now Year.

The Herald comes to you this week
in four pages. This is done in order
to relieve the heavy work that Is to
be found in a newspaper office. This
being Christmas week, tie force is en-
titled to as much rest IS 1t is possible
TO get Next week the regular SPACE
form win be resumed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
SATURDAY.. JANUARY Il. 1eo7,

SATURDAY, JANUARY II, 1907,
at O'Clock, P. M,
the real estate of James A. Gageby
deceased, located two miles south Of
Bunker Hill, w va, / ~ miles west
Of the stone quarry.
The property consists of 2 acres Of
limestone land improved By comfort
able dwelling house and the necessary
out-buildings. About one acre is in
fruit trees, young and thrifty and bear
ing. School and water convenient If
you want good home do not miss the
sale.
Terms of Sale.
One-half cash on day of sale, bal
ance in one year with interest from
day of sale and secured by mortgaged
bond A. S. GAGEBY,
Agent for the heirs of James A. Gage
by, deceased.
L. G. HOFFMAN, Auct
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
Farm For Rent.

Having decided to give my orchards
my entire attention | desire to rent
my farm to a good Gro pper. My farm
is one of the best equipped in the
country having all the lstest farming
machinery and implements. 125 acres.
Possession April /, 1907.
J. N. THATCHER,
r. r. /,
H-tf Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
God bless you merry gentlemen;
Let nothing you dismay,
For our Lord the Christ was born
Upon this Christmas day.
ARE YOU GOING TO SELF
Bring Your Sale Bills and Advertis,

Bring Your Sale Bills and Advertis
'nents to The Herald.
Having the best facilities in
the county for gettl ,g out sale
bills, and the best paper in
which to advertise your sale
we solicit your patronage.
To all persons who contem-
plate making sale we make
the following offer:
Full sheet bill and the ad
vertisement in The Her
aid ................. $500
For half-sheet bill and
the advertisement in The
Herald ............,....SS.5o
For qusrter-sheet bill and
the advertisement in The
Herald .............$2.5o
Do not forget The Herald
when you want your sale bills.
THE HERALD,
las NJ. Queen Street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29

Il was afraid in church this morn.
Ing" said lady to bishop.
"Why?" he asked.
Because said the lady, there was
a cannon at the reading desk, big
gun in the pulpit, the choir was MUIR
dering the anthem, and the organist
was trying to drown the choir. Army
and Navy Life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29

Hear about that queer accident at
the Robinses' house Little four-year-
old Willie took an old shotgun down
from the wall poked the muzzle in the
baby's face and pulled the trigger
''Too bad Same old tsory-didnt
know IL was loaded"
ut wasn't loaded! Judge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
A Live
Wire

Every nerve is a live wire
connecting some part of the
body with the brain. They are
SO numerous that If you pene-
trate the skin with the point Of
needle you viii touch a nerve
and receive a shock-pain it is
called. Aches and pains come
from a pressure, strain or in
jury to a nerve the more prom
trent the nerve the greater the
pain. When the pain comes
from a large nerve it is called
Neuralgia
whether it be the facial nerves,
or the heart, stomach, sciatic
or other prominent nerve
branch. To stop pain, then,
you must relieve the strain or
pressure upon the nerves.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills do
this.
81 suffered intense pain. caused by
neuralgia. | doctored and used vari-
Gus medicines without getting relief
until ! began taking DR.. Niles
Anti-Pain Pills. They did me more
good than ali the medicines | ever
used. They never fail to cure my
headaches. and their use never leaves
any bad after-effects."
MRS. VIM. BECKMAN,
957 w. 4th ST., Erie, Pa.
Or. Miles Anti-Pain Pills are sold by
your druggist, who will guarantee that
the first package will benefit. II 1t
fails, he will return your money.
rs doses, rs cents. Never sold in bulk.
Miles Medical Co., EiAaart, Ind
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
THE HuMoRisT.

ever try an automobile, Judge?"
said a friend.
NO. replied the judge; but I've
tried a lot of people who have
Yonkers Statesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
WHERE THE SHOE PUNCHED

IN Chasem-Pourquoi, mon ami
Tor why she will not take re portrait
Ees it not like herS
secM. Naturelle---It is too like her
my friend
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29

WANTED-To sell about 1000 To-
Gust posts; already cut. Price reason
able. Call on, or address w. S. Clary,
PIP w. Race street, Martinsburg, W.
Va. H-11-24-4t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
Martin sbur " I

Martin ,bur "
Will practice DENTISTRY in all of it
branches. Gas and local anaestheti
administered All work guaranteed
Prices Reasonable.
Office in. Gettinger Building,
Queen Street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
His Idea.

DO you otto Sunday school, my
boy"
4'Bet your life"
''All the year round do you go?"
Certainly not! Sunday schools
only in session round Christmas
time "-Yonkers Statesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
PUBLIC SALE
r EAL ESTATE.

The undersigned will sell in front of
Lamps store in Bunker Hill, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
PUBLIC SALE

VAL UABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned, intending to move
to Ohio, will sell in front of William
MAYORS store at Shanghai, w. Va, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY &c, 1907,
at 2 o'clock, p. M,
their real estate located mile west OF
Shanghai
The property consists Of
1926 ACRES GOOD FRUIT LAND,
improved b. comfortable Dwelling
House and all the necessary outbuild-
ings About IS acres of this land is
cleared, about 5 acres of which is in
thrifty apple trees, years old. The
balance is thrifty timber land. Store,
school, church and water convenient.
If you want good home do not miss
this sale
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29

Judge Well WE'LL Three of a
kind
Tr'io-Not on yer life, judge; dis Is
"A full house
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-29
Terms of Sale.

Two-thirds cash, balance in one year
with interest from date of sale and Sc,
cured by a mortgage bond.
ii, II. l{ORNER,
HARRY MURPHY.
| C. w. STUCKEY. Auct. 12-2S-4t
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-08-16
AS HEARD FROM DIFFERENT POINTS

Mr., and Mrs. S. D. Clover, of Black
Hawk, entertained Tuesday night ir
honor of Miss Merritt. Jackson, Miss
kennon Bailey and family, of Acona
spent several days at West recently
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Reeves, in com.
pany with Mr., and Mrs. Willie Down.
er, of Emory, are spending a few days
at Cruger.
R. 7. Bailey is boring some wells
for r. E. Johnson this week.
Miss Sadie and Efie Moore, of Lex.
ington, Bessie Elmore, of Durant,
spent last Sunday with Miss Cora
Moore, at Sweetwater.
Mrs. Chatham, Mrs. K. +. Clover
and Chatham Johnson, of Acona,
spent Tuesday at |. W. Melton's. near
Sweetwater.
Mrs. Wade Howard, on her way to
Durant, Tuesday, after spending some
time at Acona, was accompanied as
far as Lexington by Mrs. J. D. Wal
ton and John H. Walton.
Mrs. |. W. Melton and daughter,
Miss Helen, are visiting at West this
week.
Miss Katie Smith, of near Good
man, is the priced guest of her cousin,
Miss Johnnie Vic Bailey, at Acona.
Will Wynn will do some surveying
for J. NJ. Clover, at Durant, next
week.
Mrs. Mitchell and children, of Good
man, are visiting at MIR. Henry Rog.
ers', at Emory.
T. d. George went to Lexington
one day last week.
Gillespie and Miss Ethel Catron, of
Emory, visited their sister, Mrs. Hen
ry Ellison, near Pickens, last week.
News is scarce, so goodbye for
SOMETIME.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-08-16
SHADDON NEWS.

Mr.. Berry Self and family spent
Saturday at L. A. Grantham's.
Miss Emma Bell Self spent Satur-
day night and Sunday at Mr.. W. 7.
Autrey's.
Mr.. Geo. Siddon and spent Satur-
day at Mr.. Otho Grantham's.
Mr.. Truitt and family, of Pleasant
Ridge, spent Saturday and Sunday at
Mr.. Otho Grantham's.
Mr.. s, Williams and wife spent Sun
day at j. D. Autrey's.
Mr.. W. T. Autrey left Monday for
Jackson, to have his eyes treated.
Mr.. Joe Wilkins and mother spent
last Saturday at Mr.. Sam Siddon's,
near Pleasant Ridge.
Mr.. J. s. Tate and wife visited Mr..
w. L. Autrey last week.
Mrs. Belle Brooks and children of
Durant, spent several days at Mr.. J.
H. Aliens.
Mr.. W. 7. Autrey made a business
trip to West Saturday.
Mr.. j. S. Wilkins went to Lexing-
ton on business Thursday.
Mrs. J. D. Autrey spent Monday at
Mr.. Wilkins.
Messrs. 7. J. Tate and R. l.. Nc
Lellan made business trip to West
last Saturday.
With best wishes to the old paper
and it's many readers. | Do.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-08-16
LOCAL & GENERAL
GIN PLANTS For SALE.

The Lexington Compress 4 Oil Mill
Company offer for sale the following
up-to-date gin plants:
Bowling Green Gin--4-70-saw
Munger system, with 60 horse power
engine and boiler.
Emory Gin--4-70-saw Munger
system, with GO horse power engine
and boiler.
Zeiglerville Gin--4-70-saw Eagle
system with GO horse power engine
and boiler.
Black Hawk Gin-4-70.saw Mum
ger system, with GO horse power en-
gine and boiler.
Pine Bluff Gin-4-70-saw Murray
system, with 60 horse power engine
and boiler.
Lewis Herman Gin--2--70.saw
Eagle system, with 40 horse power
engine and boiler.
Williams Gin--2-70-saw Eagle
system, with 40 horse power engine
and boiler.
Col. johnson Gin-2-70saw Ea-
gle system, with 80 horse power en-
gine and boiler.
Owens Gin-.3-70-saw Munger
system, with 70 horse power engine
and boiler.
All the above gins have been put in
repair and thoroughly overhauled
ready for the coming ginning season,
and will be sold on the following
terms: One-fourth cash, and balance
in one, two and three years with 8
per cent, interest. For prices apply
to r. l.. LEWIS, Manager.
Lexington, Miss.