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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

mosphere, the streets of the city are generally well filled with shoppers, and the merchants report a good business. Things are improving at the hotels, too, and the registers showed last night a considerable number of travelling men in the city.
 It is indicated that the railroads of the state last month handled more cars than during the same month in 1906 The report of the association is not published officially as yet. but it is believed that the railroads handled more cars during November than during November last year The October movement was heav- fer than in October, 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Benefit Performance For Christmas

For the benefit of the E1ks' Christ mas tree fund, 50 per cent of the box office receipts at the Majestic theatre tomorrow night will be donated by Manager Stevenson. The Christmas tree committee has had great deal of trouble in raising sufficient funds this year. and Manager Stevenson, who is an Elk himself, has sought this means of assisting them at his own expense. Besides the regular bill there will be several extra attractions which will add materially to an already excellent programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Robert H. Patton.

The body of Detective Robert II. Patton. who died at St. Wncent's hos pital Monday evening. was removed yesterday afternoon from the morgue of Lige Loy to the residence of Jt H. Patton, q brother of the deceased, 1909 South Nineteenth street. The funeral services over the remains will be con- ducted from the Church of the Advent, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, this morning at 10 o'clock. The pail bearers will be Chief w. E. Wier, Pa trolmen w. H. Murphy, Thomas J. Shirley, J. M. Nix, J. E. Burke and George Armstrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

President Feagin done glib me CT new name" said Uncle Alex last night. Now l Is tuck de place uv Secretary Loeb, en l sez ter you that he can't see yer un- less de business is 'ceedingly pressin'.
 Now if yer wants ter talk erbout materilcations uv importance dar is Sec retary uv State Jack Curran, what has CT powerful influence in de police court But if hits fightin yer Is lookln fer find Secretary uv War Bennie ober in de Humane building.
 Attorney Gen'l Quin(i Smith is de man whatll have yer ned en impris- oned if yer like. Secrs ary uv de Treas ury Cunningham is in dar, but he's all comin in en nothin' goin out. Fight shy uv him, sonny. Ef yer Is thinkin' uv shippin' any gamblin' parafanalia git CT interview wid Secretary Street uv de department uv commerce en labor. Marse c. P. Jones is de right honorable secre- tary uv immigration, en he meets ebery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Marriaqe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yester- day as follows: Lillie Thaxton.
 Joseph Clyde Steele of Covington, Va, to Miss Elise DuBose Burrus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
w, H.. Woods.

W. II. Woods, age "A years, died car ly yesterday morning at the late resi- dence, 30S South Sixty-hfth street, Woodlawn. The body lies in the un- dertaking parlors of Shaw & Son awaiting the arrival of relatives from West Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
THE WEATHER.

Washington, D. C.. December S.-Fore- cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and slightly colder Wednesday; Thursday fair light north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Goes Io oadsden After Nearo

Deputy Sheriff l.. Lee Higdon left yes terday for Gadsden. where he goes after Conner Sweed, negro wanted here on several charges of larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Playing Match Pool In Chattanooga.

S P. o'Connor champion pool player of Tennessee. and William Morgan, an expert of Birmingham, are playing a match in Chattanooga. The score Mon day night was 100 to F in favor of OCon- nor The score last night was 123 to 1Ol in favor of Morgan. The deciding match will occur tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

one what comes in. En course, if yer wants ter git CT glimpse uv de big stick, side up to Clyde Ennis, chief uv de secret sarvice Speaker uy de House Russell haint got much time fer foolin'. cause he's on de floor talkin most uv ue time.
 "HowsomeVer, l sees you is sorter drunk. De man you is looldn' feh is Dr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
ON RECORD AGAINST PARCEL POST PLAN Birmingham Organizations Re-
 cite Their Objections WOULD HURT MERCHANTS The Board of Trade at Regular Meet ing Also Takes Up Subject and
 Unanimously Goes On Rec
 ord in Opposition.
WOULD HURT MERCHANTS

Be 1t resolved That we regard the proposed extension of the parcel post as lnimical to the best welfare of our mercantile and other interests. and we respectfully urge our representatives and senators in Congress to use their influence to prevent the passage of any bill changing the present law in re- ference to the carrying of merchan- disc by mail"
 Thus spoke the merchants and busf- ness men generally of Birmingham at the joint meeting held in the Com mercial club rooms yesterday after noon of members of the Merchants as sociation, Retail Grocers' association Wholesale Grocers association, Board Of Trade, Commercial club and a num- Der of other organizations.
 The entire meeting was as one man In It's opinion, each person present ex- pressing himself as being unalterably opposed to the establishment of A sys- tenn which, in his opinion, would give the large mall order houses of Chicago and New York such an advantage over the merchants of smaller towns. This advantage, it was said, would practi- cally mean bankruptcy for nearly every merchant in these towns.
 Result In Inferior Goods.
 The argument was also set forth that 1t would result in the people ex- ceiving a much cheaper grade of mer- chandise all the way round. It was pointed out that these large mail or der houses either buy up the entire product of a factory, or if a standard factory will not dispose of their pro- duct to them. they construct a factory and manufacture for themselves. This product of their own manufacture, 1t was said, while In appearance of equal grade to a standard article, is in re- ality very much inferior. Instances were also quoted of how when these houses had been turned down by the manufacturer of standard article, they had gone into the open market, purchased the goods at retail prices in | difereat parts of the country and then sold them at several dollars less per article than they had paid for them.
 Against these houses even the largest department and grocery stores and oth- CT lines, it was argued, would stand no chance whatever, and at the most would result in the carrying of very inferior grade of goods by them in the 1 long run.
 copy of the above resolution pro- testing against the parcels post will be forwarded to Postmaster General 1 Meyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns, Manager.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

vAYrED-To buy small farm close
!, town. Enquire at this office.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09
Dwelling
Eight Room
House.

in COED repair, including kitchen, sneke-house
and well OF water; the second containing three
acres, is planted in appel trees in COED bearing
condition and is located on the East side OF road
leaan to Nsrth NJ oantain and is especially adapt
ed Tor building lots. These lots are contigueu
and will be offered first separately and then as a
whole.
Tract No - lot or parcel of rsalestate situate
in the viliage of Hedgesville, known as the
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

and located within the Corporation of Hedgesville
said County and Sta tie, and the same conveyed to
!, Ii. Mi Ter cy two deeds, oee from c. X. Rob-
bins ana wife. bearing date June 9th 1866, and
the other fremJ. Nj. Speek, bearing date Novem-
Der a, 1865.
This tract Of land will be offered in two parcels;
the first containing Ia acre. is improved by two
story frame
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09
EXeCutrix' Sale
OF Valuable
REAL ESTATE

The undersigned having duly qualified as
Executrix of the last will and testament OF
The late Jabob V Carney will sell Mt public
adction at the front door OF the courl-h house in
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Saturday, August 81, 1907.
beginning at 1880 p. m. the real estate OF which
the tesiator died seised and possessed located
as follows:
u ACRES
lying and being on the north side of the road
leading FROM Hainosville to Bedington mn
proved and in high state ofcultivation well
fenced and running water through it.
ACRES.
lying and being on the south lde OF the said
road, improved with good weatherboarded
9 ROOM HOUSE
with porches. pantry, good cellar, fine well OF
never failing water in the yard, good
stable, large enough for 4-horses, buggy Shed
fencing and in high state OF cultivat, on close
to school. church, post office, store aud rail-
road Sta ion. This is one of the finest locat-
ions in the county and will make an ideal
homo for any one.
TERMS
Half the purchase money cash at time of
sale and the balance In two quail annual pay
ments the purchaser 10 give MS notes for the
de fered pay ments, said notes To be Secu red
by deed oftrust ON properly sold and TO bear
interest from date of ssle
ELIZABETH @. CARNEY,
ALICE II. BENDER,
| j. W. Dodd, Aucl Executives,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

'ue services in the Lutheran
~ eerardstown, next Sunday, at
''eA' subject; The Altar With
j, 'seripuon, 40 The Unknown
And in Trinity at 3 O'clock.
What is the Real Pleasure of
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09
Special Commissioners Sale,
OF Valuable
Real Estate.

BY virtne of the authority vested In the un-
dersigned Special Commiss oners by decree
OF the circuit Court of Berehley County; West
virginia, entered in the chanesry cause of u.
K. Eskey Us. John c. Lewis ct al. N ade on
thellsth day ofApril, 1907, they will, on
Saturday Aug. 81 1907.
at Lao o'clock p. m at the front door OF the
County, Court House of Berkeley County.
West virginia offer for sale : o the highest bid
der the following described real estate,- all
that tract OF land lying in Opcquon District,
said County and State, containing
l IL Acres.
and bounded as follows: beginning at a
stone ~ corner to Nj. l.. Roberts and on the
western side OF lane thence along the lane
: - s aeg, W; 20 poles to stake in the line OF
Z; sewers; thence with his line N. 90 10 deg
W: IL poles TO stone corner to II. l.. Rob
erts; thence with his line N. 80 deg. E. 1873
poles to.a stone ~ thence 10 l-3 degrees E.l2-
1-lo poles TO the Beginning, being the same real
estate conveyed by Susan Purcell to the said
john e Lewis, by deed bearing cate toe 23rd
gay Oh May, 1885, and recorded in the County
SieTk onlce OF said County in Deed Book No
Sd, Page dsI
This property is improved by a good
2-Story Dwelling House.
is close 10 Martinsburg, and will make n de-
sirabie home. The land is especially adapted
for trucking.
Terms
one-third of the purchase money cash in
hand on day of sale. the balance In two equaI
payments due in one and two years, the pur-
chaser to give his netes therefor with interest
from date, and the title to be retained until
all the purchase money has oeen paid
Allen r. Noli
A, c. Naaenbensch
Special Conrs.
| hereby certifv that Alien Il. Mol, Special
Commissioner. has gwen bond in the above
emitted suit with approved security as re-
quircd by said decree.
l.. Dew. Gerhardt,
Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

Judge Alex Parks while ON his way
home from church on Sunday acciden-
tally fell on the concrete pavement m
front of the Catholic church and IN
Jnred bis knee right badly. He was
helped up by friends and was taken
home by DR.. Andrews who happened
to be coming by in his buggy.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

in Rothwen q Lovetts Addition to the town oil
Mariinsburg and the same that was conveyed to
the sal j. a. Miller ana @ A. Miller by deed
bearing date July LIST 1890, and recorded in the
County CLERKS office of said County In Deed
Book No o,a, Page II.
This property fronts on the Western side of the
Martinsburg and Potomac Turnpike and is one 81
the best building lots to be found ia Rockwell q
Lovetts Addition.
Tract No. 5,-centaizing
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

The Stewart Vehicle Co., has
let the contract for new power
automatic elevator for the new shop
now in course of erection 10 Morse, VII
liams Co., Philadelphia. The COM
pany has also asked for bids for the
steam heating plant and electric light
ing fixtures for the new fous-story
shop.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

WANTED-IO BUY Slnaii larul CLOSE
!. town. Enquire at this office.
poyn to Mr. add Mrs. r. II. Boyd, a
sOn.
Mrs S. Douglas is on visit to
hsr home in Washington.
porp to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bar
,ora of South High street, daughter
Mr. Ernest Thumel is on a visit to
Vi. father, Mr.. Charles Thumel.
porn to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ID
romer in this city, son.
NJ, Max Robinson is off on vaca-
-, to the Northern resorts.
Mr. G. l.. Miller Is putting in cis-
bern at his Second street home.
ues,rs. w. B. and u. CornweH
rore in Martinsburg for several hours
In Tuesday on professional business.
Mr.. Ashby Cunningham is home
ham Louisville, KY, on visit 10 MS
sters.
Misses Nellie and Margaret Hess
ere visiting friends at Clearbrook last
geek.
Nidshipman Il. Earle VanMetre,
lest Burke street, has returned TO
Lnnapolis to resume his studies.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Susan
byer is much improved from her
bell of neuralgia.
concrete pavement, is being laid
front of the home of Rev. w. f.
tuyer, North Queen street.
The houses of Mr.. George Vanmeter,
lest King street, are being improved
appearance by coat of paint.
MIR. Jas b. Vanmetrs wa $ at Fish
Hill at the reunion of the Confed
hte Veterans last week.
Mrs. w S. Harper, and children
I've returned from pleasant visit to
ends In Hagerstown.
I'VE had call on Thursday from j..
Knapp. OF Parkersburg who was
re on business.
HRS. l.. z. Souders and children, OF
srk sburg, have teen on visitto MI.
*. Poland and ma other in this city,
bogs have been raiding the sheep In
yiUnl;y of Middleway and mum
have teen killed
r fairy Bryarly and family spent
hdaY Il week with his mother-in-
Mrs. Evans at Miadleway and
he evening services in the Episco-
church his son Harry M. Bryarly
ssapl eo,
Nard l.eck, Jr., had his leg broken
Tuesday by wagon running over
near his home in North Martins
k.
lrs. Re0ecca Krautz and daughter
Is Anna, of Baltimore, is visiting
bids and relatives at Kearneysville.
Hrs. Chas VanMetre and little
lighter of Shepherdstown, spent
past week with relatives at kear-
Esville.
FRS. Thomas Staub, of Washington,
{. is visiting her sister Mrs. I. O.
frhart, near Kearneysville.
irs. NJ. l.. Furrey, who has been
sick, we are glad to say is slowly
proving.
IajOr Randolph Stalnaker, of
leeling and Mr.. w. Preston Xix, OF
York, were registered at the
Kelley on Wednesday.
1. $, A. Westenhaver has been
rded the contract tor the handsome
residence of Mr.. H. w. Potts, at
pherdstown.
r. f. {. Williams and family and
COME McKown have returned
p Atlantic City.
be first NJ. Il. Church of this city
recently been reprinted and pre-
sa beautiful appearance on the in
Rfior The church was open last
day for the first time since the re
ping and was much admired by
S. Margaretta Harlan sold to Mr.
liam Harlan lot in Falling Water
net. Consideration $500.
George Seibert, of kearneysvil.e,
mas been sick we are glad to say
10 to drive around.
?. c. P. c. Rinker has returned
Clarke Co. where he visited his
n's' He says when he left to come
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09
Lost

a 4-Mexican coin watch fob on July
4. A suitable reward will be given if
returned to BIZ West Martin street.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS sale
Of Valuable
REAL ESTATE

The undersigned special commissioners, by vr-
tue Of the authority vested in them by decree of
the Circuit Court OF Berkeley County, entered OIL
the s,h day OF Aprsl 1907, in the chancery cause
therein pending, in which Joseph IL. SHAKER was
plaintiff and w McSherry ct al were defendants,
will sell at public auction at the trent dosr Of the
Court House OF BerkeleY County on
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

= - 81 - ~ = g.
ga.r The 7Iba Kind You Have AgalS Bogyl
si'l q &>sHzAzzss1
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09
Saturday August 81 1907

commencing at O'Clock p. M the following trac,
| or parcel OF real estate, situate in Gsrardstuwn
disrict, Berkeley County. West Virginia, contain
| thereof made BY George W. Vanae,re. Csnnty
Surveyor, dated October goth 1907, adjoining the
| real estate of Alex. CIoh an, John Laraway, Will
son LarawRy and others, and known the ''Gano
Farm" being the same real estate conveyed to .
N. Shafler and DIR. James W. McSherry by A. c
Nadeabous CHI, Special Commissioned, by deed
bearing dSte the 9th day OF March, lsos, and re-
corded in the County Clicks office of said conrty
IN Deed Book n 49,, Page as.
This property is improved by large
Two-story Frame Dwelling
in good repair. a large part oil this property is
planted i'll
Young Orchard
and the trees will! be bearing within the next tive
or three years Said orchard contains chiefly apple
varieties It is we'll located for farming purposes,
convenient to Churches and schools Will make a
Nm investment.
The purchaser of this property will be repaired to
pay his proper proportion OF the assessed
against 1t for the year 1857.
Terms
One-third oisthe purchase money cash on day o f
sale, remainder In two equal payments due in
and tive years respectively with interest fre m
date OF sale, the purchaser giving is notes for the
the title to be retained until all the purchase
money has been paid.
Clarence E. Martin
j. NJ. Woods
Hen B. Nell
A. Z. n adenheusch
Special Commissioners
| hereby certify that Allen T. Nol one of the
special commissioners in the above entitled cause,
has executed bond with approved security, as
quired BY law.
L. Dew Gerhardt, Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-09

o.enrIsgNENTs FOR THIS PAPER RE-
~ ,,,veD with 4he GUARANTEE that the
COLLATION. OF the STATESMAN
EXCEEDS that Of any PAPER pub
ished In Martinsburg, Berkeley
County, West Virginia.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-09-13
FOR HAPPY MARRIED LIFE.
Good Manners Go Far to Preserve
Peace and Concord.

A great many people seem to think
that the marriage ceremony absolves
them from all further courtesies and
attentions to the person whom they
have wed. After that they are always
in negligee, both as to manners and
clothes, when they are at home. This
is fatal mistake. Because a woman
is married is no excuse for her going
untidily about the house. and telling
her husband home truths that hurt his
vanity. Because a woman is his wife
gives man no right to say things to
her he would not dare to say to any
other lady who possessed a big, able.
bodied brother. Good manners are the
preservation of peace and concord,
and are warranted to keep happiness
in any climate. The problem of how
to be happy though married. Is really
no problem at all. No mystery should
ever have been made of It. 1t is mere
ly fair dealing In fair partnership
giving the other party the privileges
and perquisites you assume for your.
self, and allowing the person you love
as much consideration and civility as
you would show stranger.-New
York Weekly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-09-13
Model House Of Two Pens.

to 10 inches thick, but should stand
6 inches above the natural level of
the land and need not be more than
6 or s inches below the surface. The
stills are 2x4 and should be placed on
the wall before the cement floor is
laid. The cement can then be flushed
against the stills to prevent air and wa
ter entering.
The walls on all sides except the
south are made of one thickness of
matched lumber with planned side in
side. The outside, except the south
side, Is covered with one thickness OF
coofing paper. The only part OF the
house that is double boarded is the
portion directly back of and above the
roost platform. This forms an air
space which is opened above and be-
low by holes bored through the plate,
which permits the air to circulate
freely and keeps the inner wall warm
er than 1t would be with a dead air
space.
The frame Is made wholly of 2x4's
placed feet apart, except the rafters,
which are 3x5 placed feet between
centers The boards are laid hori-
zontally. The most economical and
effective method of ventilating the
house is by window openings in the
south side, which during the larger
part of the time, both summer and
winter, are covered simply by wire
netting and during stormy or exces-
sively cold weather by a cloth window.
II the house is tight on all other sides
this allows for quiet diffusion of air
with the least possible draft
The cloth frame is hung at the top
and covers an opening feet 4 inches
by feet inches. The window In
each pen is 2 feet 4 inches by 4 feet
eight inches. and the window below II
is 2 feet inches Above the windows
a ventilator is hung at the top and
swings outward, which can be opened
in summer to permit the warm ali
which accumulates at the highest
point to pass out freely.
The platform IN feet wide is placed
beneath the roosts which are IL inches
apart on centers and the back one
placed II Inches from the wall. The
nests are placed on a shelf below tbs
platform. In front of the platform I
cloth covered frame is hung from the
top. which is let down at night in COLI
weather This makes a roosting close
which will keep the fowls warm ever
In the coolest weather.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-09-13
GIFT NOT All a GIFT.
oeaerS=isy That Was Purely the Re
suit 81 Accident.

A missionary bishop told this story
about F. Marion Crawford. the famous
novelist.
"Mr Crawford went 10 school he
said. lin Concord. and cac day be was
taken TO call At = Concord clerEy
mans
The clergyman had a missionary
box on his drawing room table. and.
time hanging heavily on the boys
hands. he amused himself with try
ing whether silver dollaF--lt wss
all the money he had In the world.
and be had converted u into that Il,
ganiic cOin for safety would 80 lnto
the slit In the box's top,
Ii was a close CT. but unfortunate.
" Il did 50. and the coin slipped out
OF the embryo authors tingcra. There
Mas a terrible crash 81 silver falling
among the coppcra and then the boy,
a. the novellNts say. know no mere
When he came 10 himself he found
the CLERGY man and hts family in rap
lures over hlS generosity