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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23

The aggressive spirit III Presbyter-
ianism was never better shown than
in the construction of this uilding at
the jamestown Exposition, and in the
NEST interesting array Of exhibits that
fill it. The building itself is a perma-
nent structure OF symmetrical proper
tions.s aTo the left as one enters is seen
the old desk used by Francis Mackenzie,
and now owned by Union Theological
Seminary. To the right is the desk of
Brother j. b, Waller, who was "hold-
ing things down. the first part of
August. In front of you as you enter
is case filled with interesting relics
of PAsbyterianism. The exhibit of
the German Reformed Church, pic
lures of churches, ministers and prom
inent laymen is striking. Union Theo-
logical Seminary is well represented
everywhere Columbia, too, has some
thing to say, and Davidson and Hamp-
den-Sidney are hard by these schools
of the prophets. The Presbyterian
Committee of Publication displays a
fine exhibit, andlDr. Snedecor has sen
to it that Stillman Institute is made
known to the thousand guests who are
visitors of the building each week.
With the exception of one room up
stairs and the ceilings of the ether
roofs, ell the space in the building is
taken up with the exhibits which are,
or should be. intensely interesting to
Presbyterians.
People are at last seeing that the
Jamestown Exposition is one of the
really great events of the time. The
Presbyterians generally, and | trust
that the appeal sent out by the
men who have themselves shouldereJ
the responsibility and done the work
will meet with the hearty response of
our people.
j. GRAY MoALLIsTER
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
eNUMBER "A
Boan,an

1t is with profound regret that we
record the death of one of our most es-
teemed citizens and personal friend
in the person of Mr.. John Abel Boar
man, who departed this life at his
home near Falling Waters. in this
county on last Friday evening, Aug.
Is, 1907.
The cause of his death was general
debility resultant TO old age. M.
Boarman was an old landmark. Had
he lived until Sept. 9th he would have
attained the full four score and four
years and with the exception of few
years spent in the far West, during
the California gold fever about half a
century ago, his life was spent in
Berkeley county. lie was a gentle
man of the old school, class we re-
greet to say, is fast growing smaller.
He was a most agreeable and compan-
ionabe man and one whom it was ever
pleasure to meet.
He was son Of the late Admiral
Boarman and was connected by blood
with the best aud Oldest families ef
this community.
Mr.. Boarman was the oldest son of
the late Rear Admiral Boarman, Unit
ed States Navy, and his wife, Nancy
(Abeln Boarman; and was born and
reared in Berkeley county,in which he
spent the greater portion of his life.
He was digniiied, kind and hospita-
BILE and private character above re-
proach. His pleasant greeting, friend
ly handsbake and urbane manners
We're marked characteristics of his ma
ture. In religion me was Catholic
and in politics he was a staunch and
outspoken Republican. For many
years he was member of St. Joseph's
Catholic church this city. Mr.. Boar
man was one Of a-famiiy OF thirteen
children, five of HON survive.
Mr. Boarman's father dind here in
September 1879, in his saith year, at his
residence, corner of public square and
South Queen, now occupied by two Of
his daughters.
Surviving are Mr.. Boarman's wife
and three sons, Charles, William and
Frank, all residing near Falling Wa.
tiers, also one brother and four lsters-
Joseph Boarman, near Monroe City,
Mo. Mrs. Susan NJ Harris, Penn ber-
ton, n. r.. Mrs. Mary j. Broome
Brooklyn, n. y; and Mrs. Nora
Linch and Miss Anna Boarman, this
city.
The funeral took place on Sunday
from ST. Joseph's Catholic church soon
after noon and the interment was in
the Catholic cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
VIII Not Float

Much to the disappointment of tie
members of the local school board and
to the citizens of Martinsburg general
ly there can be found no tokers of the
$4,000 4 per cent bonds votet for
the Improvement of the school proper
ty of the town. The board met on
Monday night TO receive bids but no
bids were 'ceived that could be ac-
cepted by the board. The objections
given to the bonds were the option of
payN ent after five years and the low
rate of interest.
Fortunately under the law the board
has the right to submit the matter 10
the people at per cent which will no
doubt carry as everybody is thorough
ly convinced of the necessity of a new
building in the third ward and the an
ucipated Improvements in the other
wards. The repairs TO the High
School are completed and the building
has been greatly improved. The re-
pairs superintendent by Architect q.
ID. Whitson, embrace new roofing, new
floors, metal ceiling, some new parti-
tons. foundation walls reinforced by
eonerete,new plaster in the tower,new
concrete front steps, and cement floor
IN cellar.
The repairs on the second ward build
ing are also about completed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
MedaesviI9e. News

The picnic at Fuss Grove, Saturday
was wen attended, and every one re-
ports delightful time.
Mr.. Jas. Gresham, of Baltimore and
Mrs. Jennie Lemon and daughter
Sarah, of Williamsport, Md, are the
guest of Miss Lena Richard.
Rev. Chrisman, of Moundsville,
came to our town last Friday with in
tentions of spending some tIne here,
but was called home by the death of a
friend.
Mr.. G. C.Triplett, of Shepherdstown,
Is spending the week here with friends.
Mrs. Ella Chapman left Tuesday, to
spend sometime in Martinsburg, visit
ing relatives.
Mr.. clarence Merlatt and family of
Cherry Run, w. Va, have been visit
ing at the home of Mr.. Jas. Dillon.
Mrs. DR.. Fry and children, who have
been here visiting their many friends,
returned home the first of the week.
Miss Elizabeth Gorden and Mrs.
Bowers and sons, Douglas and Tarlor.
spent Sunday at The home of Mrs.
Eliza Lemon.
Miss Doris Siler, of Martinsburg, is
the guest of Mrs. DIR. Ward, this week.
Mr. John w. Harrison of South
Cumberland, is spending the week
with his sisters in our town.
The Hedgesville High School build
ing is being painted and cleaned pre-
paratory to the opening of school Sept.
9th.
lady Gay.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23

The funeral of little Jack Thompson,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. h. l.. Thompson,
took place from the house on Saturday
morning at 1890 and was very largely
attended for child's funeral. The
pastor of the family, Rev. w. D..
McCurdy, officiating. T he floral
tributes were exceptionally beautiful
and elaborate, and embraced designs
expressive of beautiful sentiments.
They were vacant chair, harps, pill
lows, gates ajar, wreaths and crosses
together with many clusters of roses,
carnations, chry and ferns.
Mr.. Henry Bester, of Hageistown
florist, who furnished the design and
flowers, WAS here in person and during
the morning trimmed tie grgye With
flowers.
The pail bearers were six little boys:
viz. Lucas and Vernon Aler, Colonel
and Steve Thompson, Lawrence Irwin
and Wilton Collins.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
s,one,ynll .Iaclsson,s Grandaauah.er.


AtlLexington, Va, where her fa-
mons grandfather at one time made his
home aud where his body lies buried
Mrs. Edmund Randolph Preston, only
granddaughter of Gen. "StonewalP
Jackson, is spending a quiet honey
moon and denying herself to inquisi-
five persons attracted by the romance
ofhe recent marriage. Neither she
nor her husband would consent 10 be
interviewed, or in any way discuss
their plans. 1t is known however,
that they VIII rem ain several days
longer in Lexington as the guests of
Mr.. Thomas T. Preston.
The elopement of Mrs. Preston, who
was Miss Julia Jackson Christian, of
Chariot, N. c., one of the most prom
inent of Southern girls caused some
thing of sensation oughout the
entire country. Notwithstanding pra-
nouneed parental objection the young
lady, with something of the will of
her grandfather, took matters into her
own hands, Land, while her father was
trying to reach her on a train fifteen
minutes behind that on which she
was travelling from Atlanta, wired to
the man of her choice to meet her
promptly at Charlotte, took another
train there with him, and at mid
night was married at Salisbury in the
home of a friend.
From that point the couple went to
IYnchburg, and then to Lexington,
where both are well known and have
many frie Ids.
Mr.. Preston Is native OF this place,
and his bride has spent much OF Der
time here:
Mrs Preston is strikingly hand
some woman, who has attracted much
attention wherever she visited. As
the granddaughter of "Stonewail'
Jackson, she, OF course, was regarded
with much affection throughout the
South. During her stay in Atlanta
the Georgia senate in the midst Of
busy session took a recess of five min
utes for the privilege of meeting her.
Mr. Preston is son of Rev. DR.. john
A. Preston, noted Presbyterian min
lister. He is lawyer at Charlotte and
amember of the North Carolina legls-
latuR Washington Post.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23

Mr.. John III. Riner, administrators
of the estate of his father will sell the
real estate of which the father died
seized consisting of the home farm OF
2S7 acres, the farm near Jones spring
of 1879 acres and lot on the Rothwell-
Loyett addition to Martinsburg, w.
Va. The sale will take place at the
front door CT the Court Honse on Sat
urday, Sept, n, 1907 beginning al
$50 p. m,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
LOCAL MARKET.
WIN Sreak

Congressman Lamb, of Richmond,
va, has accepted an invitation to
speak at the Confederate Reunion at
homney, w. Va, to be Held ON Sept.
o, 1907, Col. Lamb is well known
aoout here and has a great many
friends in this section where he was
known during the war as one of the
most gallant of the brave Confeder.
S'es and has since the war been a
frequent visitor to his old friends
hereabouts.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
Lady Gay.

The church soeiable held by the
ladies of the NJ. E. Church, South, of
Bedington, hsld at the home OF Mr..
Hartman L. Couchman about five
miles North of this city on Tuesday
last was great success. The City
Band went out and rendered a pleas
ing program and there were great
many people there from town besides
a great crowd of country friends. The
supper, substantial meal of fried
chicken, cold ham etc., was great
ly enjoyed by all and the socia-
bic rendered a fine revenue for the
benefit of the church.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23

The meeting at the County Court
house on last Friday was largely at
tended and much interest was mani
tested. Director J. II. Stewart, of the
Experiment Station at M3rgantown,
was present and presided. He made
a clear statement of the object of the
meeting and stated that while the
legislature had appropriated the States
money for the benefit of the fruit
growers of the Eastern Panhandle, !
the growers did not wish the help of
the State in thoir eflorts'to extermi-
nate tree diseases and for the improve
ment of conditions, he for one would
not insist on forcing it ON them, but
if they wanted the help of the State
then he and the state authorities
stand ready 10 help the growers all
they could.
Nearly all the leading fruit growers
were present and all expressed them
selves as exceedingly anxious for the
hel p Of tile State.
Before adjournIng late in the after
noon Mr.. Alex Clonan presented the
followin & resolutions looking to the
enforcement of the law regarding yell
lows and scale and the final eradica-
ton of these pests among fruit trees
in West Virginia
After vigorous discussion these
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved. That we repudiate the
idea which has gone abroad that the
peach industry in this section is ire.
trevably lost while the facts are that
as soon as all the diseased trees are
destroyed, it will be safe Z 10 plant
again then by keeping all the diseas-
ed trees eat out, this industry can be
made to develop more largely in the
future than it has in the past.
Resolved, That we appreciate tie eff
forts of the director of the West Vir-
ginia Experiment station at Morgan :
town, to carry out the provisions of
the law concerning the San Jose scale,
peach yellows, black rot, and other
insect or dangerous diseases, and that
we pledge him our hearty support in
his efforts to develop and protect the
fruit industry in the state.
Resolved, That we request all per-
sons who have only few trees in
their yards or fence corners to have
them inspected by some of their neigh
bors who are familiar with the disease
and if they are diseased to remove
them at once and not to wait for the
inspectors, who will not be able to get
all over the county in one season. By
this meaus we can soon get the yellows
cleared up.
Resolved, That we request Director
Stewart to employ counsel to assist
the prosecuting attorney in prosecut-
ing all persons who refuse to obey the
law.
Resolved, That we are in fovor of
rigid enforcement of this law.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
fruit growers of Berkeley county are
due, and are hereby rendered to Direc-
tor Stewart for his efforts made in the
past and at present to build up and
protect the fruit industry.
Resolved, That we request The city
and county papels to publish these
resolutions.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
Wheat Burns

On Thursday of last week large
wheat stack took fire and burned up
at w. E. McSherry's, near Leetown
The stack contained probably 800 bu.
and the fire is supposed to have start
Q / from spark from threshing en-
CINE. Neighbcrs helped to save other
property.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
Farmer Slain.

George Wolfe, a well known farmer,
residing near Greencastle, met death
under the wheels of his own wagon
when, while hauling out manure in Il
one-herse wagon Mr.. Waffle, in some
manner unknown, fell under the heav-
lily loaded wagon and two OF the
wheels ran over him crushing in his
chest and causing his instant death.
Mr.. Wolf was working by himself at
the Time of the accident and no one
saw him killed.
When he did not return home to
supper his wife became alarmed aud
started out to search for hiln. She
was accompanied by neighbor, Jas.
Daley, and when they reached the bot.
tom Of steep bill on the Wolf place
they found the body lying along
the side of the rade. The body WAS
cold and it is supposed that his death
occurred several hours earlier in the
day.
An examination of the body showed
that several of his ribs had been
crushed in, one of them penetrating
his heart. II is supposed that in driv-
ing down the steep hill, at the bottom
of which the body was found, Mr..
Wolf slipped and fell under the
wheels. Another story is that the
horses harness broke going dow n the
hill and the wagon slid to the side of
the road crushing Mr.. Wolf between
the wagon body and tree.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
Teachers institute.

The Teachers Annual Institute for
Berkeley County came to close on
Friday. The two instructors, Messrs.
Joseph Roster and A. e. Kimler, cap
tured the hearts of our teachers all of
whom hope to see them come back
again. The Institute was a most en-
joyable one and all felt greatly bene :
flied by their attendance.
The committee on resolutions made
their report which was adopted. The
resolutions were as follows:
We, the teachers of Berkeley County
institute assembled, do hereby present
the following resolutions
Resolved, That the thanks of this
institute be extended to our instruc-
tors, Messrs. KImler and Roster, for
their valuable talks during the week ;
TO our County superintendent, Mr..
Willis Evans, for providing us so
cleaDly and convenient a place for
holding the same; to Mr.. G. P. &. Rim
ker, for SO kindly typewriting our
resolutions so that a copy could be
presented to each teacher; and to all
others who have taken any part to
the good of our institute.
That where teachers have taught
successfully for three years on a No.
| certificate, it be renewed without an
examination.
That we endorse "rhe Teachers
Reading Circle.n
That, in examination, where an APP
plicant has passed branch with per-
centage high enough to entitle him
TO a No. l $50 far as that branch is
concerned) he shall not be re-examined
on that branch, bat allowed to add
from Time to time, until he is entitleu
to No. / certificate.
That teachers salaries be fix ed at 500
No. 3 certificates.
That institute per diem be made 81
per day.
faal, at the suggestion of the eoun-
" uperlntendent, boards of educa-
tion snail appoint teachers holding
NJ. certificates to help beginners
start and classify their schools.
mat The study of general history
and BOOK, coping be eliminated from
The course of study in country schools.
That teachers receive pay for insti-
"a off met
month taught,
That we favor the establishment of
district high school whenever prac-
tlcable.
That the word "may3 in the COM
pulsory school law be stricken out
and the word "must' be substituted
for it.
That three days be allowed instead
of two for teachers examination.
That we favor free text books.
That we favor the consolidation of
schools when practicable.
/ That all school officers be compen-
sated for services properly rendered.
That credit be given by cur state
for life certificates from other, states.
J. w. 8EALL,
AMANDA JACK,
OLIVE RoUCK,
9. w. MILLER,
G. G. TABLER,
h. N. ZEILoR.
COMMITTEES
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
Practical Local option

The Williamspors Leader is authori-
ty for the statement that on last Sat
urday week the saloon keepers of
Hagerstewn shipped 600 jugs of whis-
key to the little town of Luray, Viz
gInia, which has local option. If this
was all cor medical purposes Luray
must be very unhealthy place.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
Hit BY a Train.

Mr.. j. w. Lloyd, farmer of near
Kearneysville, was struck by freight
train on the b. & o. near the Kear-
neysville station while walking on
track on Sunday afternoon last. He
was not seriously injured. There were
no bones broken but Mr.. Lloyd got
number of ugly cuts and bruises.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
The Fruit Industry.

The G.. V. K. Il. is beginning TO rec,
ognize the importance OF the fruit
t. aflic of this section and this year
they have issued bulletin containing
all the fruit growers of the section and
the bulletins are being sent to all the
buyers throughout the country.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
A. Anderson FAILS.

Charlestown, w. Va, Ang. ia.
L. Anderson, operating carriage and
buggy shop at Middleway, Jefferson
county, as A. L. Ar derson d Co.. has
made an assignment to James M. Ma
son, Jr., trustee, for the benefit of his
creditors. The trustee gave bond for
$4,000. The assets are estimated at
about 10 per cent of the liabilities.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23

Eva, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hammond Mitchell, living at
5O4 West King street was seriously
scaldsd en- Monday by pulling over
teakettle full of boiling water.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23

A large barn with all its contents
on the farm OF the late Ex-Governor
Holiday, near Winchester was de-
stroyed by fire on last Saturday after
noon. Loss about $4,000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
Final Examination.

The third and last examination un-
der the uniform system for this year
will be held in the Martinsburg Bust
ness college rooms, Sept. 6 and Z,
Friday and Saturday, beginning at
S o'clock a. m.
Willis F.. Evans, Co. Supt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
For Sale

A nice large house in desirable To-
cality on South Maple avenue, fine
garden and everything to make 1t
comfortable home. Will be sold very
cheap 10 quick buyer. Porterfield 4
Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-23
Wheat Up,

Inc wheat market has taken turn
upward and itIwss selling in town at
W cents yesterday, and corn at &c.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-23
sHERIFCS SALE.


By virtue of special execution "
.ued out of the clerks office of the
County Court of Mesa County and
state of Colorado, and to me direct
ed. whereby l am commanded 10
make the sum of Fifty-Six Hundred
and Eighteen and 80-10o Dollars
(s561s.sO) and costs of suit the
amount of a certain judgment re-
Gently obtained against George Lew
is and w. /. Sallee. partners as Lew
ia g. Sallee, in favor OF Morse BROS.
Machinery & Supply Co., Centra'
Brass Mfg. Co., Colorado Plumbing
q. Supply Company. R. r. Coulter
Horiean Supply Company, and A.
Mcdonald 6 Morrison ManufacturihE
Company. out of the lands, tene'
ments. goods and chattels Of the
said George Lewis and w. l. Saiiee
I have levied on the following prop
erty. to-wit:
A stock of Plumbing goods, an
plumbers supplies and Tools ONO
furniture and fixtures. book account
and miscellaneous articles, all show
by inventory on file in said Cour
copies Of which are in the na-aS
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-23
GOVERNMENT BUYING MANY
bitches AND CANALS

The United States govern =.
+ ment is negotiating for the =.
Il purchase of all the canals and :.
= bitches in the Uncompahgre !.
= valley and will use them in :.
!. connection with the Gunnison :.
= tunnel reclamation project. J.
= The Loutsenhizer canal and :.
!. the canals of the Montrose & :.
i. Delta Canal Company will in j.
= all probability be purchased !.
= by the government at an esti- =.
!. mated cost of from $3.50. 900 !.
i. to 100000. !.
....+-... !. >. :.
A meeting of nine-tenths of the
stockholders of the Loutsenhizer Ca
nal Company was held last week in
Denver. and they decided to sell the
holdings of the company to the gov
ernmeht. The company owns ca
nal 40 miles long on the east side
of the Uncompahgre river. The ca
nal will be made larger by the gov
ernment- 1t now has capacity of
30 cubic feet per second.
c. T. Pease. one of the engineers
connected with the reclamation ser
vice has been conferring with Frank
c. Goudy. president of the Montrose
a Delta Canal Company. and with
the stockholders of the concern, rel
ative TO the purchase of the hold
ings of the company by the govern
ment. Mr.. Goudy's company owns
as miles of canals and laterals on
the west side of the uncompahgre
river. The main canal has ca
pacity of 400 cubic feet per second.
The Loutsenhizer canal was built
by d. Loutsenhizer, one of the earli-
est settlers in the Uncompahgre val
ley. There was much litigation over
the water rights held by the COM
pany, and in foreclosure proceed
ing instituted many years ago. the
Colorado Springs Bank. long de-
funct, took possession of the COM
pany. Later it was sold for taxes
and passed into the possession of
Frank X. Atkins. William f. Marrs
of Denver and residents of the I'm
valley.
The government plans to unity all
of the canals and bitches liz the I'm
valley, and If the pur-
chase of the canals is male. the gov
Will take possession next
spring.
The Gunnison tunnel will be com
pleted in 1908. or in 1903. and the
canals will be enlarged prior to that
time.