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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
NOTICE OF LICENSE APPLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that the fol.
iowi7S persons have filed applications
with the City Clerk of the city Of
Tairmont, WsSt Virginia, for license
10 carry Tn the business of selling, Of
fering for sale at retail. spurious
liquors. vine, porter, ale, and beer
and drinks Of like nature at places
nauls2, & tie city of Fairmont, West
Virginia.
G1ren under my hand in my office
in sai2 city this 2d LAY of March, 1907.
J. ENGLE, City Clerk.
j. J Parks, 323 adams ST.
= Freedman, 800 Madison st.
F. NJ, Murphy, 23i Madison st.
B@r1s d Woods, Marietta Hotel.
Mary Williams, Parks avenue.
Beaj G. Williams, SINNERS Tavern.
". T. pohsny, Opera House.
E. J. Sypult, 32G Monroe st.
T. J. Gaalrhsr. 38s Madison st.
J. Z. sappsr 294 Jackson st,
Csc Il. Nelson, Kenyon Hotel.
J. =, Gonaway, Watson Hotel.
=. N. Bern. Jackson Hotel.
!. E. srnitt. Marion Hotel
". c. Prince, 226 Monroe st:
H. j. Gilmore. Adams st.
jno. MsFTitietd. cor. Bridge and Wa
ter 81.
]. |. Bcdhsr cor. Madison St. and
Hull alley.
Thomas Maiden, Commercial Hotel.
=. Z. Shaw, Mahley Hotel
Fairmont Brewing Co, sell at whole.
Wireless teleerams come under the
head q disconnected sentences.
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Two Sides to
The Question
MRS. sWoHps TELLS SOMETHING
ABOUT HAPPY HOME THAT
* WAS BROKEN up.

b f. T. r
MARIETTA. March - That the
story Of the alleged bigamy of the
wife Of .Lonnie Swords has two sides
was claimed by the wife, Mary Swords,
Yesterday afternoon at her home at 144
Muskinglnn street.
When the reporter entered the
house he was asked to look around at
the two rooms in which the family
We're living. Evidences of poverty
were on every hand. The floors were
bare, the furniture, of which there
was very little, was old and broken.
Mrs. Ed Brown, sister of Mrs. Swords,
acter as speaker. She said:
This is the kind OF happy home
which has been broken up. This is
the way Swords has supported his
wife and children, and he out in the
street dressed up and smoking fine
cigars. Look at these children, one
-ot them nearly dead with pneumonia;
see how ragged they are and every
stitch Of their clothes was given to-
them"
Mrs. Brown said that while 1t is true
that Mrs. Swords was once married
to Moses Monnett. he was divorced
from her eight months after their mar.
r!ase and that she, Mrs. Brown, had
paid $3.50 Of the costs and had the re-
ce!rt.
They recounted story OF crueitie>
more than would seem possible for
one human being to infict upon an.
other. They told how during the
food Of 1904, wien the Swords family
were living on Melgs street, Swords
had made his wife wade waist deep
through the Icy waters to the house to
get his fne clothes so he might wear
them On the street. when she had only
one dress to her name. They told OF
how he had beaten and kicked his
wife until the blood run down into
her shoes, and how she woke UP one
morning after she had been kicked un.
Ill she had become unconscious, and
discovered that she was lying in a
pool o: blood and the only dress which
she possessed was completely saturat.
ed.
Swords is charged with negfecting
the duties wbioh even the worst of
husbands would attend to. They
claim that he never paid single bill
incident TO the birth of the seven
children, and hoy during her Illness
before her last child was born, she
was ordered to go down stairs and do
some work. aud being too weak to get
down the stairs he had kicked her
down.
Another hurniiiating incident Of
which they told was of time when
Mrs. Swords had not even shoes 10
wear, hsr husbands father, Wesley
Swords, gave her a pair of his own
which bad been nearly worn out.
Tbs women told a great number of
other instances OF cruelty too revolt
ing 10 be human and they state that
every word Of it III truth and that they
will repeat It TO their lawyer and on
the witness stand.
Mrs. Swords states that she will
file counter divorce suit and ask that
SWORDS be made to support the chill
dren. The Caws III indeed pitlful one.
-e--
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Entertained Social Circle.


Mrs. Edgar NJ. Hall delightfully."- en-.
tertained the Social Circle and a few
invited friends Wednesday afternoon
at her home on Plerponr avenue. The
house was prettily decorated In cut
flowers and the affair was one of
charming appointments. A delicious
course of refreshments was served.
Mrs. Hall was assisted in entertain.
Ing by Miss Edna Trlckett. Dainty
lunches Of sweet peas tied with rib.
bon were presented to each guest as
favors' Mrs. Newton Steele, of IN,
diana. who Is the guest of Mrs. T. w.
Rodyston and Mrs. Levi Harr, were
guests present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
ln.eres.lna Announcement.

The following Invitation will be CT
interest to number of the friends
of Mrs. Joseph Hall in Fairnont. Mrs
Hall attended the Grand Army meet.
ing h'ld mere last fall and while here
organized Meade Post of the G. a
r. composed of a number of the ladies
Of the G. A. r. While here she lee.
tured N the Opera house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hall
announce the marriage
of their daughter
Anna Ruth
to
Chandler James Tucker
Monday, March fourth,
nineteen hundred and seven,
Wheeling, w. Va.
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A corps of surveyors arc al wort
surveying the properly OF che iafe Ds,.
vid shinn. a wealthy timber man snr
land owner oflthis place.
The object of the survey Is to as
certain the exact amount OF prosperity
so that an equal division may be uss,dn
among the heirs of the estate
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Randall.Pettit.

Married. at the home q Mr.. Harr1
Higginbotham, in shinnston, Tuesdns
evening, at 1880 o'clock, Mr. Lssther
Randall, of this place, and Miss Mat
tie Petit. of Buclshannon. lir. ana
Mrs. Randall will reside III Fsarn,out
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07

Marriage on Log sabln Hill.
Wednesday evening, at the home OF
the brides mother, on Log Cabin Hill,
occurred the marriage of MissMary
snider and Mr.. Roy Hall, of South
Dakota. The ceremony took place at
six O'clock and was performed by Rev.
G. w. Bent of the Diamond street NJ.
E. Church.. Mr.. and Mrs. Hall will re.
side in South Dakota.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
SELLS WIFE TO
ANOTHER FOR IS.
Utica Man Then Looks Around For
Home For His Children.

UTICA, N. Y, March 7.-Lawrence
Weir, Of Rome. made application to
Superintendent Graves. of the board
Of charities. to have his four children
placed in some Institution.
Weir admitted to the superintendent
that he had sold his wife for SIS to a
man whose home is near Highland
Mills. He stated his wife was willing
TO consent to the transfer.
Weir has six children. Besides the
four at home there is one working In
a cigar factory in this city and one
with relatives In New London. Weir
IS about IS years old and Is employed
in brass min. IS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Shooting Gallery.

J. w. Book has rented. Tor a anor-.
while, the ware room OF Ids Erocers
to some parties to be used as 4 shoos.
ing gallery. The present iosafinn Is
only temporary but IL the venture
proves successful 1t viii te rssuoves
10 more permanent qaarterA
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Shinnston News
West virginian News suresz
Cold Storage

Applications have been made 10 tic
town council by some local rzrtic-,
for license to operate a COLI xsnr-
age at this place. So far ss,o eouncsi
has not acted upoa the matter. bat
the prevailing idea Is TINT fine li,ssrnr
will be granted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Notice..

All members of the W. C. T. U. are
requested to attend the meeting to
be he'd on Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock at the home of Mrs. William
Gray, on Diamond street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Perslenals.

Mr.. L. w.odell has moved In
house belonging to Luther cotimsn On
the West Side.
Mr.. and Mrs. G, F. Randall. Of Fair
mont, attended the wedding OF the
formers brother, Mr.. Luther Ranuart.
Tuesday evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Bar Meeting.

The adjourned meeting of the Mar.
ion County Bar Association will be
held in the Circuit Court room tonight
at 1880 o'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
FOR SALE

FOR sAte-Timber lands in any
quantities from 100 to $4,000 acres.
Can offer profitable Investment for
any one having money to invest. Ad.
dress Z. care Of West virginian office.
Fairmont. W. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07

Mrs. sallie Bowman. OF Nov Cen
trail, is the guest of Mrs. Aanle Coma
way, on Coleman avenue
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07

Read the Daily Yves. v,rxini.n.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Mary Elizabeth,

Mr.. Robert Roy Hardesty
on Wednesday, March the sixth,
one thousand nine hundred and seven,
Tannelton, West Virginia.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Wedding Announcements.

The following announcements were
received in Fairmont yesterday by
friends of the contracting parties:
Mr.. and Mrs. Milford C. Gibson
announce the marriage Of their daugh.
ter,
Mary Elizabeth,
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SENATOR SCOTS
Fine RECORD

lcontinaed from page one
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07

Read the Daliy west vlrs,n,au.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07

,als % the court Of claims aggregat.
ing se.ss2
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-07
Cheap Lots
For Sale
Good Lots
For Sale
YOUNG MAN BUY A LOT

most every ptp
ont who couldn't lot
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
MR.. O'NEAL MARRIED.
Y. M. C. A. Secretary Stops Over
This City on Trip North.

Mr.. C. D. ONeal, the popular sec-
rotary of the Young Mems Christian
association, who conducted the cam.
paign in this city recently, was mar
ried on Wednesday at Pennsboro, w.
Va, to Miss Edith B. Chapman, of
that place. Mr.. O'Neal and his bride
stopped over in this city today be-
tween trains on their wedding trip.
They are on their way to Washing
ton and New York, and will go later
to Lake George where the Interstate
convention will be held.
Mr.. O'Neal made many friends in
this city while here who will be some
what surprised to learn of the mar
riage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
RELIC OF REVOLUTION.
Old Crtlass Supposed to Have Been
Used on Kings Mountain.

Charles Blewitt, of Ruddle, Pendle-
ton county, several days ago took to
Franklin an old sailors cutlass of
revolutionary design, which he found
imbedded along the south branch of
the Potomac near his home with
nothing but the point exposed. Other
than the handle having rotted off the
weapon is in a splendid state of pre-
servation. 1t is thought that the cut
lass was brought to that locality az
ter the battle Of Kings Mountain, in
which d detachment of British ma
rines, armed with cutlasses are saio
to have taken part.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Property That Has Recently Been
Conveyed in Berkeley County.

The following transfers of real es
tate have been made matter of rec
ord with County Clerk l. L. Bender:
Philip Showers to e. V. Little, the
property across from the water
works, which was turned over to him
by Trustee George E. Showers; con.
sideration, $4,000.
Mr.. James w. McDorald to Abram
Snyder, lot NO. 20 in Coxs Addition
considerations SIS.
Ruth NJ. Dixon and Fred w. Dixon
to Sadie j. Tabler, property in
Opequon district; consideration, 5000
S. w. Walker to A. c. Miller, prop
erty in Opequon district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
NEEDS OF THE Y. NJ. c. A.
Least that il will require for the
Building.
NOT OVER $4,000 FOR LOT
At Least 5000 VIII Be Required For
Equipment of the Building
Itself.

The success attending the late
movement to organize a Y M. C. A.
and give it a permanent aome in Mar
tinsburg was so notable that we may
well feel proud of II. AS a good work
begun, it was most general and gen
erous. NO one who had any active
part in it, has a desire to think of it
other than as worthy and noble be-
ginning of well laid plan for the bet
tering of the religious life and moran
habits OF our young men, and through
their influence Of the community it.
self. The success already achieved
deserves further and continued sue
cess.
The raising of $4,000 was no easy
task, but it was done. There are still
other tasks. In planning for the
building itself no mere makeshift will
answer. 1t needs be a building that
will be an ornament architectuallv to
our city, waking up last to a sense
of her opportunities and possibilities.
1t needs be aa building answering to
the fullest extent possible in the mat.
ter of room, comfort and convenience,
or arrangement and equipment in the
Development of what is true and beau
iful and good in manhood's young
life.
Will $4,000 put up such a build
ing? viii $4,000 furnish and equip
it? Certainly it will require no less
an amount Then there is but s10,.
900 left for the ground on which to
erect it. An outlay of more than this
for the ground is scarcely to be
thought of at the expense and to the
hurt of the building itself and the
equipment. Can a satisfactory loca-
ton be had for $4,000 if this is the
limit. Certainly this is a matter that
deserves a most serious and unselfish
consideration. A mistake here is a
mistake for all the time and less pos.
sible of remedy than in either equip
ment or building.
SUBSCRIBER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
WEALTH OF THE STATE.
SAID TO BE TIE RICHEST OF ALL
SOUTHERN STATES.
The Smallest State In Area But the
Richest in Oil and Mineral
Resources.

An exchange speaks in the follow.
ing interesting language concerning
West Virginia, the smallest, and Tex
as. the largest, Southern state:
The Manufacurers Record, trade
journal that is the highest authority
on southern development and which
has been more Influential in making
the new south" than any other agen-
cy, has been making a systematic
study Of business in this section, and
in one recently published article,
decorates West Virginia with the
honor Of being the richest southern
state. That is something which APP
peals TO our pride and another reason
which justifies our enthusiasm for our
commonwealth. 1t is all the more
pleasing when we pause to consider
that West Virginia Is in area the
smallest of the southern states.
Think OF it, West Virginia with its
24,7SS square miles. The smallest
state in the fair southland is richer
than the largest. 1t is a Croesus In
the sisterhood south of Mason and
Dixon. Texas has oil in greater
quantities than West Virginia but not
demanded to such an extent by the
markets nor does it bring such fan
cy price. 1t has other resources thai
West Virginia does not have, but not
the mineral wealth, nor perhaps the
marketable timber assets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
WHAT THE PAVING COST
Two Bills Already Paid Foot Up
S7622,3l.
TOTAL COST NEARLY $4,000
The Share of the Property Owners
Will Be Determined After the
Engineer Makes Report.

Since the city has settled with the
contractors for the laying of street
the property owners and residents of
the city generally are anxious to know
what it is going to cost running foot
to nave a city block. This matter has
not yet been definitely settled. En-
gineer Isaacs has the exact frontage
of each property and it viii be made
proportionately just as soon as the
exact cost Of the whole matter has
been ascertained.
The cost of the work will come
near $4,000 for the two blocks, prob
ably after everything is settled $4,000
win cover the cost of paving each
block. The bricks cost s4,320. There
were 10000 at $3.50 per thousand
and it cost $3.50 per thousand to
have them hauled, making them cost
delivered s24 a thousand. The cost
of the blocks added to the amount
paid to the contractors for the work
done, S3102.31, makes a total of ST.
Appel. This does not include the ser.
vices of the engineer or any other ex-
penses in connection with the putting
down of the paving, which may not
amount to more than a couple of hun
bred dollars, which would make the
cost of each block about s3,SOo AS
yet nothing positive about the exact
cost per front foot. These figures
will all be obtainable when the en-,
| gineer makes his final report.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
WHEAT WAS LATE.
First Time for Many Years Wheat
Was Not Cut Week of Fourth.

A great many of the farmers have
finished harvesting, others will finish
tonight and there are some who still
have some to cut. 1t has been many
years since the majority of the wheat
in this section was not cut during
the week of July 4. The wheat this
year was very late and the harvest
is from week to ten days late. Very
little hay has been cut and the farm
ers are rushed with work. The corn
has made a great growth during the
last couple of days and most of 1t is
in fine condition and there is promise
Of 4 big yield.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13

Several thousand old papers for sale
Mt this Offices cents a hundred.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
TAKEN TO BALTIMoE.
Remains of Mrs. Edwards Taken tc
Last Resting Place Today.

The services in connection with the
funeral of the late Mrs. William Ed
wards were held at the home on
West Martin street Tuesday at Z
o'clock. They were attended by a
large number of the friends of the de-
ceased. The remains accompanied by
relatives were taken to Baltimore on
the early morning train for interment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
HOLDS SOME BONDS.
Moorefield Man Holds $4,000 Worth
of Virginia Debt Bonds.

B. l. Wood, Moorefield, w. Va, is
the holder of $4,000 worth of the Vir-
ginia debt bonds, over which there is
much controversy at this time. At
one time he owned $4,000 worth, but
sold two-thirds of them in 1880 for
~ cents on the dollar and he is still
holding the balance. Mr.. Woods, Of
course, wants to see the bonds re.
deemed.
The bonds were originally the
property OF his grandparents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
WILL OF MR.. sHAFFER.
5equeaths Large Part of His Prop.
erty in This City to His Sisters.

The will Of the late w. w. Shaffer
was probated today by l.. Dew. Ger
hardt, executor, He provides for his
funeral expenses and 1925 for a suit
abe monument and after small be-
quests to his heirs, bequeaths the
bulk Of his property to his sisters,
Mrs. Jane Hawk and Miss Lille Rob
insOn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
FELL FROM LADDER.
Mr.. VanHorn Falls and Breaks His
Arm.

Mr.. Ernest VanHorn of Paw Paw
nephew of Mr.. L. NJ. VanHorn, OF
North Martinsburg, met with an acct
dent on Saturday morning while en-
gagged in painting the Me. church OF
that place.
The rope holdingthe ladders broke
throwing Mr.. VanHorn 20 the ground
breaking his left arm in two places
and bruising him severely. Drs
James and Kirk attended his injuries
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
CITY BOARD OF HEALTH.
Mayor Harrison Appoints Two Cit.

Wdyor F1arrIsUn Appoints Two Cit.
zen Members of the Board.
The citizen members of the city
board of health have been appointed
by Mayor Harrison. He has named
Mr.. E. f. Millard and Mr.. F. D. Staley.
The other members of the board by
virtue of their positions are Mayor
Harrison and City Attorney ]. o.
Lemen. DIR. G. ]. E. Sponseller was
elected the medical member by the
city council at recent meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
SITES FOR THE Y. NJ. c. A.
Twelve Locations are Submitted
for Consideration.
IN HANDS OF COMMITTEE
They Will Consider All Properties
Submitted at Next Meeting
Committees Appointed.

Committees Appointed.
The Y. M. c. A. directors met at
the board Of trade rooms on Monday
evening to open bids for a site for the
proposed building. There were a
number of sites offered in various
parts OF the city at prices ranging
from $4,000 to $4,000.
These bids were all referred TO the
committee on site, and will be taken
up for discussion at meeting to
held on next Monday night. After
the committee has considered the diff
ferent locations they will present a
report to the board of directors be-
fore final action is taken.
Following is list Of the properties
submitted together with the price
and the amount of donation, If any.
H. c. Toup, property on corner Of
Queen and Race streets; price $780,
600; donation of 500 If accepted.
Porterfield & Boyer, property of J..
II. Hobbs, corner Martin and Queen
streets; price $4,000
A. Kogelschatz, property on West
Martin street; price $4,000.
H. r. Gaver, property 215, PIT and
217 IL West John street; price 49,
500. Offers 800 for old building now
on site.
w. j. Lambert, property on West
Martin street, now occupied by Cen
trail opera house; price $4,000, with
donation of $4,000 if accepted.
Mrs. s. G. Cunningham property on
corner of John and Queen streets;
price, lots $1,000.
e. C. Williams. 236 West King
street; price $4,000. Donation OF
$3.50.
Porterfield & Boyer, property of G.
w. Schill, southwest corner Queen
and Race Streets price $4,000.
Miss Maria Shaffer and Mrs. Bux-
ton, property on northeast corner of
King street and Maple avenue; price
$4,000.
A. ]. SNYDER property on West
Burke street, now occupied by S. S.
Felker and Harry Lord; price $1,000
Donation, if accepted, of $3.50
Anthony Staubley, jr, property at
211 and 213 West Martin street;
price, $1,000 Donation, if accepted,
$4,000.
d. H. Russler property on corner
Of Martin and Spring streets; price
$4,000.
j. H. Woford, property on north
west corner of West King and Raj
eigh streets; price $4,000, and retain
old building now standing on site.
The following committees were
named by President Faulkner, of the
board of directors:
Building. H. Thompson, chair
man; George Ryneal, jr., E F. Mil
lard, Alexander Clohan, Lee NJ. Ben.
der, w H. Crawford, 2. T. Brantner.
Building site-F S. Emmert, chair
man; e. c. Henshaw, e R. sigler,
James w. Barrick, T. L. Dunn.
Membership. NJ. Grove, chair
man, o. O. Dudrow, C. ]. seibeft, A. |
H. Stanley, F. H. Graichen.
Rules and Order of Business-J. M. |
Woods, chairman; Alexander Ciohaa, |
II. L. Alexander.
Auditing Committee. R. sigler, !
H. NJ Grove, B. D. Myers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-13
BOUGHT Wool.

Mr.. II. C. Hyde, of Cumberland, pur-
chased $4,000 pounds of wool from
Mr.. f. c. Foreman, and 10000 pounds
of wool from NJ. John Bartgis.