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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
GARBAGE BOXES HELD UP.
Street Committee, After Lengthy
Discussion, Defers Action.

The street committee held a special
meeting Monday evening in the may
or's Office, to consider the question of
placing a dozen garbage boxes at in
terva's along the two paved blocks OF
Queen street from the square to Mar
tin street. This matter was referred
to the street committee at the last
meeting of the city council.
One local merchant, together with
a travelling salesman was present and
showed the committee a photograph of
a box that he would furnish the city
at $40 per dozen.
Another local merchant offered to
furnish the required number of boxes
without cost to the city provided he
was allowed to put his advertisement
on the boxes.
After some discussion on the pros
and cons of the question the commit
tee. on motion, decided to defer action
until a future meeting.
An opposition to the whole garbage
box scheme for the main business
street of town was clearly manifest.
one member of the committee, a prom
inent Queen street merchant, emphat-
ically declaring that he would not use
the boxes if they were strung along
the street. Some opposition to the ad-
vertisement monopoly scheme was also
revealed in committee meeting.
So then. the garbage box matter is
held in ~obeyance for the present, and
just what the outcome will be re-
mains 10 be cen
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
ROBBER SHOT By MOB
wlLLlAMsPORT HAS EXCITEMENT
OVER TRAGEDY.
Emory kreps Shot by Posse While
Fleeing From Store Which He
Was Attempting to Rob.

Williamsport, Nd, Aug. 14.-wil-
Transport was thrown into a state of
intense excitement over a tragedy fol-
lowing a bold attempt to rob the store
Of Harry Bloomberg. on the corner Of
the main square Of the tow.
Emory, alias Hogan Kreps, was shot
and almost instantly killed by a party
Of prominent citizens. who claim to
have caught him in the store. Kreps
was shot In the back with q shotgun
while heeing down the principal street
and after running a short distance he
fell in an alley near the Wabash hotel
and expired
The attempt to rob the store arous-
ed a number Of citizens, who were
awakened by the robber smashing a
glass in the window. A shot was fred
by a citizen to Brighten him and he
left, but returned in a short time and
sentered the store while some men
were watching. summoning the pro-
prletor, a posse of citizens closed in
around the store, and the robber. who
found that he was caught. leaped
through a window and though com
manded to halt. dashed down the
street. He was pursued by the crowd
and ran nearly a block amid a fulli-
SADIE of shots.
Kreps was about 81 years old, and
has several brothers living here. He
did not bear a very good reputation.
His brothers denounce the shooting as
being uncalled for, and are urging an
Investigation of the case. which is be
ing made by Sheriff c. II. Deibert and
States Attorney A. J. Long. A cor.
oner's jury was summoned and viii
hear testimony of witnesses to aseer-
tain. If possible. who killed Kreps.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
HUNTING A MURDERER
SEARCHED FOR MAN WHO
IS WANTED FOR CRIME.
Four Negroes Taken OFF Baltimore a
Ohio Train But Right One Is Not
Among Them.

4 telephone message to police head
quarters last aight from the mayor OF
Brunswick, asked that train No. Q be
watched for a negro who was wanted
for murder in Montgomery county. Ma.
Officers Blake and Hollis went TO
the station and were Joined by Balti-
more & Ohio Detective Martin and a
number Of railroad men. When the
train stopped there was 4 hasty in
spection OF the trucks and rods and
the officers scared out two negroes
who were taken. Later two others
We're taken from the front vestibule
OF n OF the express cars. The four
were taken TO headquarters where they
are held. One Of the negroes carried
a revolver. and this morning a picture
was taken of him and he will be held
on the charge OF carrying concealed
weapons, II for nothing else. Although
four negroes were gotten of the train
IL IS not believed that the one wanted
WAS among them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
FUNERAL OF MR.. MONAGHAN.
Solemn High Mass in ST. Joseph's
Catholic Church for Aged Citizen.

The funeral of Mr.. Michael Mon
Afghan, late of 2f4 South High street,
was held this morning In st. Joseph's
Catholic church and was largely at
tended.
Solemn High Mass was said by Rev.
Father Thomas, who oficiatcd In the
absence from town Of Rev. Father
Donahoe.
The interment took place in the
Catholic cemetery, the following act
ing as ~palibearers: Richard O'Brien,
John Mahoncy, William Comiskey,
William Roach, John Mcnamara, Den
mis- II. Barry and John Lyons.
Attending the funeral from a dis
lance we're Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Elliott
and little son, James Elliott, Washing
ton, ID. G.; Mr.. and Mrs. John Garyey,
Wheeling. and Mr.. Michael Garvey, Of
this city, who is employed at New
Florence, Cambria county, Pa, all
near relatives OF the deceased.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY.
Mrs. Mary Appleby Visited BY Lot Of
Her Methodist Friends.

The home OF Mrs. Mary A. Appleby,
on North Maple avenue, was the cen
OF a delightful surprise party Thurs
day evening. the occasion being a WIS.,
Ii of the official board and the Ladies'
Aid society Of the First M. II. church.
These friends. 10 the number of TWEEN
ty,fiye or more called during the tenn
porary absence OF Mrs. Appleby and
thus gave her a pleasant surprise on
her return.
Mr.. John j. Hetzel. on behalf OF the
visitors. presented Mrs. App'eby with
a handsome bouquet of 8 as a
slight mark of their appreciation of
her zeal and prominence in the work
of the church.
Detachable refreshments were Ferv'
ed and a very enjoyable evening to
and all present was spent.
Mrs. Appleby will leave next week
for an extended visit to Baltimore and
other points in Maryland and this sur
prise was planned to be in the nature
Of a goodbye party.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
TREE CASE Is HELD OVER
Absence Of important Witness for
State Causes Postponement,
DAY SET. FOR SEPTEMBER 5
Case Has Attracted Much Attention
Among the Fruit Growers of the
State AS 1t Is a Test Case.

A case that has attracted no little
attention in Berkeley county, and even
sections of the state outside Of this
county, was called at 10 O'Clock this
forenoon before Justice Harry S.
Thompson.
This case was the state against
Lewis Clohan, this cits, a fruit tree
inspector charged with a misdemeanor
in entering the orchard OF James Hess,
Of Arden district, and chopping down
some Of his peach trees affected with
the yellows. The act is alleged to have
been committed about a month ago.
Attorney ]. NJ. Woods appeared for
the state and Attorney II. II. Emmert
for the defense.
There We're a dozen or more wit
nesses present when the ease was cali
ed, among them being Prof. Munson,
of Fairmont, summoned by the defense
as an authority on peach culture.
Owing, however. to the absence OF
Mr.. Bud Gordon, of the Arden district,
west of this city. and one of the prin-
cipal witnesses for the state. Mr..
Woods asked that the case be con-
tinued, which was done. Justice
Thompson set Thursday, September s..
at 10 a. m. as the date for the hear
ing.
The defendant is the son of Port
master Clohan, of Martinsburg, and Is
alleged to have destroyed the infected
peach trees in question while in the
discharge of his duties as a tree In
speetor. The case, therefore involves
the question of right for an inspector
so to act under the law. 1t is a test
case and, as such. has attracted the
wide attention alluded TO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
AFTER STOLEN PROPERTY.
Waynesboro Men stop Here Enroute
to Grafton for Horse and Buggy.

Mr.. John Welty and DR.. Clarence w.
Beard. OF Waynesboro, Pa, stopped on
here awhile last evening en- route to
Grafton, where they hope to recover
the new buggy and harness stolen
from the former about three weeks
ago, and which the alleged thief. John
Bruner, whose haunts are somewhere
in the wilds Of West Virginia, disposed
of up about Grafton, On their return
home they will bring DR.. Boards val
liable horse which was stolen at the
same time as the buggy AID harness,
but which was left in Grafton after
the arrest OF Bruner, near there q
week ago, on account of It's tagged con-
dition.
AS told before n this paper. Bruner
is in the Grafton jail awaiting requisi-
ton papers that Will deport him to
chambersburg to stand trial for theft.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
|. BROWN sPERow { A
Prominent Citizen In North End of
county Passes Away.

Mr.. |. Brown Sperow, two miles
west of Falling Waters, and n OF the
most prominent farmers in the north
end of the equity, died this morning
at s O'Clock of general debility, aged
rs years. He suffered a stroke OF
paralysis about 20 years ago, but this
did not prevent him from actively d.
recting the affairs of his farm until
some time ago when a general break
ing down of the vital forces ensued.
Mr.. Sperow was a member of the
Lutheran church, this city, and vas a
mar of marked individuality and
strength of character, and was univer-
sally esteemed in the community. He
never aspired to public Office, but still
took a deep interest in the affairs Of
his county and state.
Surviving him are his wife and FIVE
children: George II. and Luther, and
Misses Ida, Mary and Sallie Sperow,
all residing In the Falling Waters and
Spring Mills district, also by four
brothers and two sisters: Henry,
Cromwell, James and Peter, and
Misses Sarah and Mary Sperow,
residing in the same community as
the deceased, and George o. Sperow,
Martinsburg. DIR. w. II. Sperow, this
city. is a grandson of the deceased.
The funeral will be held Sunday at
10 a. m, at the house, conducted by
Rev. C. S. Trump. Interment In Green
Hill cemetery this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
MR.. POTTER TO RESIGN.
Rumor Says Mr.. Fitzgerald Will Be
3. and o. Vice President.

1t is currently rumored that Mr..
George L. Potter, third vice president
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
viii resign in a few days, and thai he
will be succeeded by Mr.. Thomas Fitz-
gerald, now general manager.
The slate, according to the rumor,
makes Mr.. Charles w. Galloway, SUI
p%erintendent Of transportation, Mr..
Fitzgerald's successor. while Mr.. r.
f. Blaser, superintendent of the Cum
berland division, is to succeed Mr.. Gal
loway. Mr.. o. H. Hobbs, superinten-
dent of the Baltimore division, would
succeed Mr.. B'aser at Cumberland,
while Mr.. G. Lee French, trainmaster
at Cumberland, would succeed Mr.,
Hobbs. Mr.. French is an old and sea
soned railroad man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
N~0RTHC0TT MENTIONED
SENATOR SCOTT AND THE Gov
ERNoR SAID TO FAVOR HIN.
Announcement Of MIR. Northcott's
Candidacy May Come Within a
Few Days.

Huntington, Aug, l4.-Quietly a
strong movement for Hon. Elliott
Northcott for governor has been devel.
oping here during the last ten days.
The movement had its most forcible
impetus from the visit OF Senator n.
b. Scott here, and a number of lead
ing republicans, 1t is no secret that
Northcott was the first choice Of Sem
ator Scott. and also OF Governor Daw-
son for the governorship, but early
in the day he declared himself out Of
the race. Northcott's ambitions have
been for a place on the bench. He
was also friendly to Secretary Of state
Swisher. and in fact. has been one Of
his most active supporters.
During the last twto weeks 1t has
become evident that Swishers candi.
daey was not making rapid Roadway
in this section Of the state. at least.
and it is said that Northcott and his
friends fear they cannot carry Cabell
county for the secretary of state.
Other complications have also arisen
and Il is no secret that strong pres
sure Is again being brought to bear
IN Northcott to induce him TO enter
the race. Senator Scott, II is stated.
has all along held the view that
Northeott was the most available man,
and 1t Is believed that Governor Daw-
son has COM to this conclusion also.
Northcott, however. still persists that
he cannot enter the race so long as
Swisher is a candidate.
Surprising developments may be
looked for during the next few days.
Among them is the possibility that
Northcott will announce his candidacy
for governor and soon thereafter Mr..
Swisher will gracefully retire from the
race
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
KILLED IN BRUNSWICK YARD.
Edward Snyder Falls Under Engine
and His Life Crushed Out.

Mr.. Edward Snyder, an egineer on
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, was
killed in the'yard at Brunswick last
night. From what could be learned,
Mr.. Snyder was attempting To board a
moving engine when he fell beneath
the wheel and was killed.
Mr.. Snyder will be remembered as
the engineer who some months ago
was pinioned beneath an overturned
engine west of Sir Johns Run and Sc
yerely burned about the face and
body. He was a patient at the Kings
Daughters hospital in this city for
quite awhile.
Mr.. Snyder was aged about 40 years
and is survived by a widow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
COL. r HOME.
Back From Trip to Europe After Being
Away for Four Weeks.

Col. John T. McGraw, the well
known attorney. politician and capital
list of Grafton. arrived home Monday
from New York, where he landed the
latter part of the week, after a tour
of the principal cities of the European
continent for the past three or four
weeks.
Mr.. McGraw looks hale and hearty
and the trip across the pond evil
IDENTIFY agreed with him very wei.
Since arriving home he has been ex
tremely busy and has not had time to
talk of his trip with the exception or
saying that he had a fine time and en-
joyed the trip to the old country i'm
mensely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
FRUIT eRowERs TO MEET.


Diseases VIII Be Discussed.
The fruit growers OF this county
will hold a mass meeting in the court
house, Friday, August 1G, at 2 p. IN.
Director j. III. Stewart, of the West
Virginia Experiment station, will pre-
side. The object Of this meeting will
be to ascertain II the fruit growers
in Berkeley county are in sympathy
with the movement to stamp out the
San Jose scale. peach yellows and
other diseases Of fruit trees.
IL the fruit growers are not in har-
mony with the movement that has all
ready been started to rid the orchards
of this county of the diseases that
have already played havoc with the
fruit industry of this county, the Of
fetal; OF the experiment station In
tend spending the money that has
been appropriated for this cause else
where. 1t Is urged BY the leading fruit
men of this section that the people
cooperate with the state In this cause.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
viii Teach French and German.

Miss Mary Dorothy Edwards, of this
city. a member of the graduating lass
OF the West Virginia university last
June, has been elected teacher Of
French and German at the Keyser Pre-
paratory school, to succeed Mr.. An
derson, who resigned to take a posi-
ton in South America Miss Edwards
taught for several months in the Fair
mont Normal school last wear.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
MISS ROBINSON PRESIDENT.
Woman's Missionary Society of First
Baptist Church Holds Meeting.

The Woman's Missionary society OF
the First Baptist church held It's an
nual meeting Monday evening in the
lecture room of the church. There was
a large attendance Of the society and
congregation.
After the disposal of the regular
routine business the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President-Miss Lille Robinson.
Vice President-Mrs. ]. B. Snod-
grass.
Secretary-Miss Kate Stewart.
Treasurer-Mrs. Carrie Pine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
May a Candidate.

To his close friends liz this city,
Hon, Clark w. May. attorney general,
has conided the fact that he proposes
to be a candidate for tbs gubernatorial
nomination, May had intended to an.
nounce his candidacy last week, but
for some reason the announcement
IA delayed. 1t, however. is pretty
certain to come within the very near
future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
DEMAND GREATER PAY.
Grain and Brokerage Operators Want
Higher Wages.

Chicago. Aug. 1.-THE grain and
brokerage operators this morning de-
manded $50 a week.
The indications are that only Fed
eral Intervention and arbitration will
avert a general strike.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
Miss Evers a Baltimore NJ. o.

DR.. Joseph e. Muse, of Baltimore,
son of the late DR.. Alexander Muse. of
this city, has made Miss Florence Ev-
ers his assistant in the practice of
medicine. Miss Evers is well known
in M~artinsburg having read medicine
under DR.. Mary V. McCune. prior to
attending the Woman's Medical col
lege, of Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
THE CHARLES TOWN TERM.
Docket Of the Next Term Of Supreme
Court Completed.

The docket for the September term
of the supreme court Of appeals has
been made mp BY CLERK William Bur-
dette Matthews and notifications are
being mailed to the attorneys who win
have eases for argument before the
court in September.
The docket contains only forty
eases which Is 4 small number for the
September term but there will be a
number OF important arguments made
and no doubt the judges will be kept
busy the greater part Of September.
Court Will be held at Charles Town
beginning ON the first Wednesday In
September and the cases 20 be called
for argument from the various cir
suits will he made on the following
dates:
Wednesday. Sept 4-0riginal Juris-
diction cases.
Thursday. Sept. Fourth, Tenth
and Twelfth circuits. i
Friday. Sept. 6--Fourteenth, Fir
teenth and Sixteenth circuits.
Saturday, Sept. Eighteenth cir
cult.
Monday, Sept. 9-Seventeenth and
Thirteenth circuits.
Tuesday. Sept. 10-Ffrst and Sec
ond circuits.
Wednesday. Sept. 1t-Seventh and
Ninth Circuits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
MARRIED AT CAMDEN.
Miss May Anders and Mr.. Charles
Overs Surprise Their Friends.

A telegram was received here Sat
urday evening by Mrs. Mamie Anders,
East Martin street, conveying the mes
sage that her daughter, Miss May Vir.
ginia, had been married that evening
in Camden, N. j.. to Mr.. Charles X
Overs. of MELVILLE. Pa, but lately OF
his city. Both are popular young peo-
and their marriage will come as 9
great surprise to their friends here,
Mr.. Overs has been telegraph operator
at Berkeley for the past two years
and is well known in this city. The
young couple left for Camden on Fri
day night last.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
colored Woman Dead.

Oracle Parlett, of Charles street., died
Monday evening at S o'clock, aged
about so years. Funeral Wednesday
at 1 p. m. in the Colored Baptist
church and interment in Mt. Hope
cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
New Machinery for Crawford Mills

Twelve new looms for the Crawford
Wooden mills have been ordered and
will be installed within a short time.
The old looms OF the department
where the new ones are to be installed
are being taken to the Crawford mills
at Brucetown, Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
Cut Hand With Hatchet.

Mr.. John A. Tebo. North Queen
street, had a deep cash cut at the base
of his left thumb while at work this
morning on the "boom." He was
building fence and his Ratchet fell on
his hand with the above result. Dr..
S%ponseller dressed the painful wound.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
Child Dead.

The 4-months-old child of Mr.. Geo.
Snyder, who died yesterday evening
of cholera infantum, Will be buried to-
morrow at 10 a. m, in Green Hill Gem
etery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-17
coIored Weddinu.

Samuel Williams, aged AZ. and Au-
gusta Hate, aged 27. both of this city,
were married here today in the pres
ence OF a large number Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-28
iSBELL OUT OF GAME.
Will Not Play Ball for Some Time Be
-. cause Of Injured Hand.

Chicago, Aug 27.-Frank 1sbell, two
Dagger artist, plumber and incidental
~ second baseman for the world :
champions White Sox. did not accom-
pany the team to Cleveland tonight.
The lengthy gentleman from Kansas
came near leaving two fingers of his
left hand between first and second
base Monday and the chances are that
he will be out of the game for some
time.
1t happened during forenoon prac-
tice. Isbell and Dougherty We're run
ming races around the bases, Pat prac-
ticing for his stunt in Garry Her
manns festival this fall. ISbel WAS
ahead and Rat was coming from be-
hind when he got tangled up with one
of Isbelrs spikes. Isbell fell and Pat
in trying to save himself stepped on
the formers left hand and almost
severed the second and third fingers
near the knuckleS.
A surgeon was called. and it was
feared for time that an amputation
would be necessary. Isbcll was taken
to his home and it is believed tonight
that possibly Isbell will be out of the
game for the rest of the season. The
fact that the injury is on the left hand
however, may help some.
1T is pretty tough to have ISbell
injured at this stage of the race said
Comiskey. but Robe will go in and
help to keep the Sox where they be-
long"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-28
NOT YET CERTAIN.
But Upton Is Considering Matter OF
Challenging for Cup.

Dublin Ire Aug 21.-Sir Thomas
Linton il considering the matter of
issuing challenge for the America ;
cup. He is in Ireland To consider the
question. The authority for the state
ment is Sir Thomas himself. He sad:
affairs have not VT developed sur
ficientlv for Us to say definitely wheth-
er will issue challenge. | am in
Ireland to consider the matter. l have
= month or six weeks in which to de-
eide"
When the report was first current
that Sir Thomas would challeneg q
denial was issued b. the Royal Irish
Yacht Club. This statement was to
the effect that no challenge would be
issued until the New York Yacht Club
altered its measurement rules. With
reference to that Sir Thomas said:
THE American rule at present is q
good one. 1t makes for healthy,
wholesome. seaworthy type of boat.
No doubt it would be better for Eu-
rope aud America to have one RUE
whether American or international
because q boat built for America IS
of no use for racing in this country.
| am not finding fault with the present
rule as it now exists. 1t gives US
better chance, as it provides that the
competitor must be a yacht and not a
machine. I hope that coming races for
the CUP will be sailed under the pro-
sent rules of the New YORK lacht
Club with good SeaWorthy boats.