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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Council Meeting

There was special meeting of the
city council on Thursday night last.
An appropriation of $500 for grading
Charles street was put in the hands OF
the street committee.
The street committee was authorized
to purchase number of garbage cans
to be placed along the newly paved
street for the accom- odation of the pub
lie.
NIessrs. Frank Zill and J. w. Snow
den were ordered to tear up the pave
ments not put down in accord with
the grade given by the city engineer.
a large number Of persons were or
deree to put down pavements on w.
King street. Jacob Taylor and Mrs.
Ella Nelson were ordered TO remove
shade trees from their cutters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Fruit Growers TO Meet.

The fruit growers of this county will
hold mass meeting in the court house
today, Friday, August IS, at 2 p. m.
Director j. H. Stewart, of the West
Virginia Experiment station, will PIE
side. The object of this meeting will be
toascertainif the fruit growers to Berke-
ley county are in sympathy with the
movement to stamp out the San Jose
scale, peach yellows and other diseases
offruit trees.
If the fruit growers are not in har-
mony with the movement that has al
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 officials Of
the experiment station intend spend
ing the money that has been fppro-
priated for this cause elsewhere 1t is
urged by the leading fruit men ofthis
section that the people cooperate with
the state in this cause.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
state WINS In Rate War.

The state has won out in Virginia
i'll lis fight with the railroads, and un.
der lhrest of an extra session of the
Legislature for the purpose ofso amend
ing the constitution as to put the two
cent rate into effect, The railroad COM
panies have conceded to the will of the
people, The rate viii probably go into
effect within the next 80 days, although
nothing definite has yet been annonnc-
ed.
a conference. of the railroad officials
was held just prior to the decision to
cease the fight against the two-cent
rate. The agreement was made only
with the understanding that the state
will make minor concessions, one of
which is probably the extension of the
time at which the rate will become eff
fective.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
enforcement Announced.

The engagement of Miss Sallyie
Faulkner, the beautiful and accom-
plished daughter, of Senator Chas j.
Faulkner TO Mr. Stephen r.. Snod-
grass, son of DR.. j. B. Snodgrass, of
this city has been announced and the
wedding day will be October %. Miss
Faulkner is young lady who has
travelled extensively and for number
of years has been prominent in social
affairs here and in Washington, while
the fortunate young man is Secretary
and Treasurer of the Auburn Wagon
Co. and prominent young business
man. Both parties are popular social
leader and the wedding will be the
event, par excellence, Of the season.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16

We are in receipt of copy of the An
nual premium list of the Horgan's
Grove Fair which will be held on sep
TENDER 3, A, 8 and 6. The fair promises
to be larger and better than ever before.
Secretary E. t. Lieklider of the asso-
citation has procured some of the best
attractions ever seen in this section.
The horse show unIer the special SUI
pervision of Mr.. w. f. Alexander, of
Charlestown will lie much larger than
in the past and Will be, like 1t is most
everywhere, great attraction.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Ririhday Celebration

Mr. Charles Thumel, one of M artins.
hnros most venerable citizens celebrat.
cd the seyenty-seventh anniversary OF
his birthday at his home in this city
on Saturday last. The three sons,
Rev. Father August Thumel, of Buff
tIo member of the Redempt
order. Brother Alphonsus, ernest
ThumeD member of the order of ST.
Repedict. of Latrobe, Penn. and Mr..
Charles Tunnel Jr. of Baltimore, were
present and with their venerable father
and mother enjoyed the occasion to
the full.
We Join his many friends in extend
ing to Mr.. Thumel most hearty con.
pratulations and hope he may live to
celebrate many more such occasions.
Hewas born IN Germany but has
lived here for about fifty years and has
not only accumulated handsome for
tune by his industry and economy but
has made hosts of friends. He is vice.
nresldent of the Citizens National
hank and is a most valuable and re-
sbected citizen.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
A Suicide.

Mrs. Robert Jones, formerly Miss
Barrow, raised in Jefferson county but
later OF near Ridgeway, killed herself
by shooting herself in the forehead on
Wednesday evening last at the home
of her brotherin-law, George White at
3l2 East Race street in this city. Coro-
ner Kline summoned jury composed
of Messrs. F. d. Staley, j. f. Ro berts,
e. G. Shepherd, G. G. Lemen, J. w.
Barrck and a. j. Snyder and held an
inquest and the jury found the verdict
that the woman came to her death by
pistol shot in her forehead inflicted
by her own hand.
1t seems that her husband has been
beating and abusing her, had been ar
rested and was to have hearing on
Wednesday before Squire Felker. The
wife was summoned to appear against
him and had been brooding over the
matter. The husba nd had threatened to
kill her and White had loaded his re-
volver to defend his home against Jones
and hid it. The wife found it and used
it to kill herself.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Potomac Packing Co.

Articles of incorporation have been
filed, organizing the Potomac Pack
ing Co., with headquarters at Half
way, Md, for the purpose of curing
hams and bacon, and furnishing re-
frigerated meat to the surrounding
country. The promoters of this COM
pany, having III view the fact that
there is no refrigerating plant in the
immediate vicinity, have deemed it a
wise move to provide such plant, and
have organized the company with a
capital of S25, 900 for this purpose.
1t is estimated that large business
will be done in hams, bacon and lard,
as well as in refrigerated meat, and the
promoters of the company have every
confidence that the BUSH ess viii prove
success, and will eventually build up
into large concern.
The charter also provides for cam
ming vegetables and canning meats.
They will lake over the prese L t
slaughter house of Roth Bros, and
alse their market in Williamsport.
The company was organized with
the following officers. President, Abram
Roth; secretary and treasurer, William
p. V. Lane; directors Gray Silver,
Isaac ID. Vanmetre, Daniel Roth, ]. c..
Byron.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Railronder Kurt

William Hetrick OF ghambersburg,
member of G. V. railroad crew was
badly hurt at Mechan csburg. lie was
struck in some manner by projecting
roof and thrown into gondola car and
sustained severe injuries. He had an
ugly cash in the back of his head six
inches long, his left hand was injure d,
and he suffered from conclusion OF the
brain, being uncons .ious for some
time. The result of his injuries nnot
be told now.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Surpr Sc prrty.

The home of Mrs. Mary A. Applehy
o North Maple Il venue, was the scene
0 delightfully."- surprise party Thurs
day evening, the occasion being visit
OF the official board of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the First M. e. church.
These. friends to the number of twenty
five or more called during the tempo
rary absence of Mrs. Appleby and thus
gave her pleasant surprise on her re-
turn.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
NUMBER As
Held sor Court.

Ernest Simmons, who was arrested
last week charged with the automobile
wreck near Berryville in which Miss
NJ ay Bushnell lost her life, has been
held by the magistrate for the Septem-
Der Grand Jury. Lock, who was ar
rested with Simmons, was released.
simmons has employed r. s. Black
burn Smith and f. A. Whiting, emil
neat lawyers of Berryville, to defend
hlm and Il. Gray Williams, of VIM
chester, has been employed to assist
the prosecuting attorney, w. L. Lewis
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Hurt.

Mr.. II. P. Murray, of New York City
travelling as representative of the
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company, was
seriously hurt at Hancock station on
Tuesday last He had gotten off the
train and in attempting to get on after
the train had started, he fell and his foo
was thrown under the wheel. His toes
were mashed and he was taken to tibet
Kings Daughters hospital in this city
where the wound was dressed,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
We Crow.
New Addition TO the Town.

Martinsburg has outstripped all her
sister towns in this section in growth
and general progress in the last five
years. Her growth and the general i'm
provement of the town especially in
the past three years clearly entities her
to the appellation of Queen of the
Shenandoah Valley. While we have
been making this remarkable progress
there has been no temporary stimu liant,
no boom in the general sense of the
term but gradual steady improve
ment that is permanent and abiding.
The industries of the town are all run
ming ut full time ond with full force
and appear more prosperous than ever
before. The demand for horses was
never greater. Few houses are for sale
and as far as we know there is not an
idle house in the town. This is re-
workable condition and one that few
towns can beast. The demand for
houses has been so great that real es-
tate values have gone soaring and the
end is not in sight.
Luckily for the town some gentle
men recently conceived the idea of add
ing new addition to the town and
purchased what is known as the old
Fair Ground, large tract of land ly-
ing on high eminence just on the
outskirts and Immediately against the
town and overlooking the town and
laid it out in building lots. This new
addition has recently passed into the
hands of a number of capitalists who
have decided to lay out the same into
town lots and grade the streets making
the place a most desirable location for
homes.
The gentlemen are Messrs. S. A.
Moore, G. e. Teter, late candidate for
the Republican nomination for COVER
nor and e. IL. Grim, all of Philippi
and Messrs. John r. James and Il. Il.
Martin both of Pittsburg. These gem
tlemen will offer these lots at public
auction Oh the grounds sometimes in
the early part of September and thus
give the people of this city and sur
rounding country an opportunity to
buy choice lots at low figure. This
new addition has the decided advan-
tage Of good drainage and is readily
accessible with the city water main,
electric lights and all the advantage
hi the Incorporated town.
Among her industries Martinsburg
has the Kilburn Knitting Machine Co.
operating two immense plants and
employing probably 1909 people. III e
Crawford Wooden Co. with its branches
the MsrtiAsburg Worsted and Cassi-
mere Company and The Shenandoah
Pants Com pany employ several hun
bred employees, the Auburn Wagon
WORKS, the Ii annis Distillery, the
American horticultural Distributing
Compa ny and the Stewart Vehicle
Company employ hundreds of hand {
and are all in prosperous and thrifty
condition. Martinsburg future is
brighter today than even before and
Investments in her real estate are safe
and promising.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Changers Picnic.

For the Changers Picnic at William
Grove, August 10Th to 3lst, 1907. the
Cumberland Valley Railroad will run
connections for regular trains to and
from the Grove. The Thursday special
will leave Martinsburg at a. m. Re :
turning leave Grove at $40 a. m.
Excursion tickets good to return I'M
til Saturday August 3lst, will be on
sale from Monday until Friday at re-
duced rates.
Excursion tickets good for two days
will be on sale from Tuesday until
Friday at rate of SIPS for the round
rip.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Held For Robbery.

Robert Myers, said to belong in this
city is in Jail at Hagerstown charged
with stealing S93 from Charles Rock, a
saloon keeper at Pinesburg, near that
place. Rock telephoned to Hagerstown
as soon as he discovered his loss TO look
for Myers and the police had no trcu-
BILE in picking him up. They found
5000 in his pockets and money bag
which Rock identified as his prope rty.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
New Dentist.

DIR. 7. G. Stotler. has rented the
Berry house on, the corner OF Burke
street and Maple avenue ano has OPEN
ed up handsome Office in the second
floor. Dr. Statler came here from Blaine
w. Va. but for good many years
practiced at Shepherdstown and Hsr-
per's Ferry where he has many friends
and customers. He is very agreeable
gentlemen rnd comes here highly re-
commended.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
From the Register.

The County Institute for Jefferson
county begins Monday, August 18th,
in Charestown.
A large harm on the property of the
limestone company at Millvilie, this
county, was destroyed by fire on Mon
day, together.with its contents. One
horse WAS burned to death, all the
others being rescued.
Mr., C. X. Stribling, of Washington,
called at the Register Office on Monday
He is encamped at Knots Island, be-
low town, with party Of Washington
friends and several jefferson county
boys, enjoying outdoor life and bass
fishing. They are having excellent
| sport and have caught some fine fish.
Henry w. Potts has awarded the
contract for his new house near Shep-
herdstown to Stuart A. Westenhaver,
LOT Martinsburg. The new dwelling is
TO be very handsome colonial struc-
ture of imposing design, and will be
located on beautiful site on Mr.. Potts )
property just north Of town, command
Ing surprisingly beautiful view of
river, mountain and valley. The con-
Tract price is said TO be in the neighbor
mood of S20,0 900. Work has peen com
menced on the excavation for the house
which will be one of the handsomest
III this section.
Mr.. Frank P. Lynch, well-known
resident Of Jefferson county, died at
MS home near Halltown last Monday
alter an illness of several weeks, aged
% years. Mr.. Lynch, who was an IN
'eliIgent and educated gentleman, was
elerk OF he jefferson Circuit Court
some years ago, succeeding the late i.
W. LaIimer, and thus became well
Known. He was an astive Demo-
cst, and served for number of years
On The county executive committee.
MI Lynch is survived by his wife,
VINO was Miss Broadly, of Rockbridge
cOunty, Va, and four sons and one
uaughIer. La his death the county loses
good citizen
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Case POsip oned.

The ease of t he state VS. Lewis Clio
han charge of unlawfully cutting
down peach trees while inspecting re-
chards, which was to have been tried
in Squire Thompson court was again
postponed on motion of Attorney }
NJ. Woods. Counsel for the state until
Sept. at 10 a. IN. The postponement.
was asked beea lse of the absence of
witnesses.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
New Barber Shop

Messrs. A. r. Melintz and b. G.
Williams have entered into partner
ship to conduct neat and up-to-date
barber shop on South Queen street, in
the old Everett House.
Both have large circle of friends
who will give them their patronage.
The name of the new shop will Re the
Central Barber shop.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
To Lure Bass.

One of the most unique methods
proposed to catch bass will be tried as
an experiment by Williamsport fish
erman, who has rugged up small bot
tie, to which a set of hooks are attach
ed on swivel. The idea is to place
lightning bugs in the bottle and when
lowered into deep water the flashes of
the bugs is expected to attract the
bass.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Three Cattle Killed.

During the storm Friday afternoon
three head of cattle belonging to e. A.
Pry, of Keedysville, were struck by
lightning while standing in field and
were killed. They were valued at 500
and were insured.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16

some unknown persoa shot the horse
'elohglng to Mr.. Charles Riddle, of The
POuce force, on the boom while grazing
ua lot near his home. The horse died
'e neNt morning lncuring a severe
'OSS 10 Mr.. Riddle. The act was a das-
'''uiy enc and the miscreant fought to
V well punished for his devllty,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
For SnIe

A fine home in the town of Gerards-
town. One and half acres well set in
fruit, improved with fine well of
water, good fencing, good stable for
three horses, smokehouse, corn crib,
wagon shed, hen house fine shop and
a good dwelling with rooms up and
down stairs hall. This property can be
bought very, very cheap. See Porter
field n Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Robber Killed

Emory alias Hogan Krips was shot
ard killed in Williamsport, Maryland,
on Tuesday night by crowd of citi-
zens who caught him in the store of
Harry Bloomeurg. Krips bolted to
escape when disco> cred and ran of
amid fiscilade of shots and dropped
dead.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Church Fste

The Ladies Aid Society of the Nj. r..
Church South at Bedington, will hold
lawn fete at the home Mr.. IL. L..
c 1uchman, Tuesday August 10Th from
four uutil eleven O'Clock. Supper ice
cream, home mace candy, and other
refreshments. Public cordially in
vited. The city band will be in at
tendance.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Goes 60 Europe.

Mr. w C. Gordon, the Insurance
man. il the Boarman building, left
Monday to join his wife and son ON a
visit to relatives at Oakton, Va. They
will sail in few weeks for England
where they will visit Mr.. Gordon
mother for several months. Mr.. Cor
don was born in Germany, was raised
n England but has lived III the states
for many years.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Sncrifice

A band of gypsies near Franklinyille
woods after Staying lamb and bury
ing it beside the body of the dead gypsy
The grave was covered with pottery
and vases. The dead man was George
Sprankle, born in Egypt. He died of
pneumonia.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Wanted

Two young men, farmers, want
man and wife without or with fam
lily to keep their house and board them.
Good garden now growing will be Civ
en- to the housekeeper and the hus-
band can get work on the place. En-
quire at this office.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
80 Uays

Two negro girls, named Mary Rob-
inson and Brent Baker were before
Squire S. S. Felker, one day last week
charged with taking the horse and
buggy of Robert Royston from in
front of Dolls Hardware store. They
were driving about town on pleasure
bent when they were picked up by an
officer. They were each gwen thirty
days in Jail.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Dentistry
DIR. T. C. Stotler:

DIR. T. G. Stotler:
Office and residence corner Maple
avenue and Burke street, Martinsburg.
Teeth without plates and correcting ir-
regularities speciality. Experience,
modern methods, best of reference,
moderate prices, work guaranteed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Killed

engineer Edward Snyder, of the
= q w. was killed in Brunswic& Tues
~ plsht while trying to get on a
noying engine.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Baltimore and Ohio Excursion
Sunday Aug. Is

S1.O0 Berkeley Springs and return.
S1.0O Cumberland and return.
Special train leaves Martinsburg {
1910 a. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-21
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH
PLAYS WITH MATCHES
Little Eva Happman Fatally Injured at Dixwell Ave-
 nue Home.

While left alone at her home at Dix well avenue and Eaton street yester> day afternoon about o'clock, Eva Happman, the fve-years-old daughter of Harry Happman, set fire to her clothing and before assistance could be given her she received burns which re- suited in her death at the New Haven hospital about 10 o'clock.
 Eva and her several brothers and sisters had been left in the house while their mother went to Mir. Happman's 8 store. According to the other children they started to play with matches and Evas dress was set afire. Their cries attracted Solomon Coopersteck a neighboring storekeeper of S7 Eaton street and he rushed in to see what was the matter He found the child writhing on the stairs with all her clothing by that time ablaze He en- doavored to put out the flames and when he succeeded the child had been terribly burned from her knees to the top of her hea. The ambulance was sent for and she together with Mfr, Cooperstock, who was badly burned about the arms, was taken to the hos pital.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-21
REJECT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
MIDDLEToWNE REJECTION
Varied Colored Ballots Used by the Opposing
 Factions.

Middletown, Sept. 2O,-The proposi- tion of Rev. pr. Donovan, rector of St. Johns Roman Catholic church, that his parish parochial school be accepted for public school purposes, was reject ed by majority of 291 votes in the special city election to-day. after a sharp contest in which those who fa- vorOd the measure, as set forth in the Cola's resolution presented at the city meeting on Monday, were better or ganized. The latter used vehicles and got voters to the polls, while those who were opposed depended entirely upon sentiment. The total vote was 9S4 against the resolution and 64S fol it, making a total vote of 1,577 votes which number is in excess of the vote usually cast at a city election.
 When the ballots were counted the tables looked like a ribbon counter ir a dry goods store, for the ballots were of many and bright colors The ad- herents of the proposition started the color scheme by having leather col6red paper for a first supply of ballots Those opposed adopted the same coloi and many changes in color followed until they ranged through reds ant bright blues.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-21
D7I WIR DENIES THE STORY
HE HAS NOT RESIGNED
Still Working and Has Not Been Removed From
 Payroll.

William Brewer, the name by which all railroad men know him, after thir- ty-three years service in the employ of the New Haven road, has not resigned,
 It seems "the faithful old baggage room employe" after living SO years was not given opportunity to hand in his resignation, but enterprise stole a march upon him, and reported an im- aginary action, also recommending Brewer to a pension from the New Haven road.
 The facts of the case according to the only authority, MT, Brewer, are that he was telling his boss and friend, D. A. Holmes that he needed rest of a week or two, or might have to resign. It was decidedly amusing to Brewer yesterday morning to wake up and read his name had been removed from the payroll
 Since beginning railroad work at 27, MT. Brewer has served under Presi- dents Bishop, Watrous. Clark, Hall and Mellen. Nineteen years baggage man and fifteen years on duty in the yellow building, August first he was transfer red to a position on the night shift of the mail room.
 MT. Brewer was at work last night and expects to get paid for it., too