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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12

In response TO a call from the exec
utive cemmittee CT the Young Mems
Christian association movement in
this city, the mem ers of the Advisory
and the Young Mems committees met
at Music hall Friday night to decide
by some definite action whether it
would be advisable at this time to un-
dertake the task of raising the fund
necessary for the establishment of such
au association III kiartinsburg. The
gathering was representative enc
and marked by earnest enthusiasm.
By unanimous vote it was decided to
go ahead with the movement.
In opening the meeting ex-senator
Charles j. Faulkner, who has accept
ed the head of the enterprise, stated
that the executive committee had a
meeting and that it was the concensus
of opinion that Young Mems Chris
tian association is an absolute essen
tial to the welfare of the city and that
an ernest effort ought to be made to
raise not less than $40,O0O.OO with
which to purchase lot and erect
building. That the prese Mt meeting
had been called to secure the endorse
ment of the business men and young
men of Martinsbug OF the action Of the
executive committee and that such
an endorsement would mean that
everyone who voted favorababIy was
thereby committed to work for the
successful currying out Of such plans
as the executive committee should for
mulate.
A resolution offered by DR.. Canter
expressed the heartiest endorsement
of the action of the committee. Dur
ing the discussion that followed many
OF those present took occasion to voice
their determination to put their should
ers to the wheel and work until every
dollar of the amount desired had been
raised. Among those who spoke were
DR.. Woods, George Ryneal, Jr., Alex
ander Clohan, G. A. Miller, e. G. Hen
shaw, w, ii. Crawford, Pro. Geo. w
Brindle, Rev. A. B. Wilson, w. L.
Jones, G. w. Boyer, Max Won Slagle,
Frank whitmore and Lewis H. rhomp-
son. When the question was called for
there was no uncertainty as to the
favorable sentin. ent of the meeting.
Before the adjournment of the meet
ing Senator Faulkner announced that
he would Immediately arrange for a
and outline the plans for the cam
paign. Another meeting of the COM
mittees has been called for tonight.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
By a Guest.
Rincr.

Mr.. George Peter Rlper, a promi-
nent citizen and farmer of this coun ty
died at his home ia Falling Waite rs
district on last Friday morning at an
early hour at the age of 81. he deceased
was native of Belkely county and
was member of one of its oldest FAM
lilies. Mr.. Riner was for some years
member of the county court, in 1900
he was the Republican candidate for
sheriff but was defeated by Mr.. Chas
l.. Stuckey. Upon his retirement from
the county court he was member of
the Berkeley county school book board.
He is survived by his wife and the
following children: Mrs. Rosa Basore,
Mrs. Maggie Burkhart, Mrs. Anna
Beard, Mrs. Lille Eversole, Mrs. Bes-
sic Airport, Mrs. Daisy Small, Miss
Mary and John, Elmer, Theodore,
Walter and William, all of the coun-
ty, and George, of Hagerstown. Two
sisters, Mrs. George Sperow and Mrs.
Cromwell Sperow, are residents of the
county.
The funeral took place from the Fall
ing Waters Presbyterian church on
Sunday at IL a. IN. Rev. ]. G.. Lepps,
officiating and the interment was in
the cemetery adjoining the church.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
STATE MAN DEMOCRAT

.,.a at the Post-onice at Martinsburg
p'' ". Va, as second-class matter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
A Fine Funeral Car.

Messrs. A. Kogleschatz Il Son, fun
eral directors and liverymen, have just
received a handsome new funeral car.
This is one of the handsemest pieces of
equipment to be had. II is massive
car and elegantly finished. The wood
W ork is all carved and the design is
the latest. 1t has rubber tires and is
elegantly upholstered. There is probab-
ly no handsomer hearse in the state
anu few establishments in the cities
have anything that is any handsomer.
The car will be put INTO use at once.
This adds greatly to the already large
equipment of this firm.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
Guess.
China Wedding.

One OF the most brilliant events of
the season was given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.. Broy on Winches-
ter avenue, of this city, March 80, from
b to III O'Clock p. M. They honored their
many friends and admirers by receiv-
ing them to their hospitabIe, home on
the 10th anniversary of their marriage.
The house was beautifully arranged
for the occasion amidst the delightful
surroundings. Mr.. and Mrs. j. l..
Broy, together with their daughter
Miss Maggie Broy and Miss Ella Nc
Intyre received the guests. Buffet re-
freshments were served in the most
dainty and varied style. 1t reminded
the many friends of happy occasion
20 years ago wnen Miss Mary S.
Thorpe became the bride of Mr.. Jos. l.
Broy amidst the rare festivities attend
ing such an occasion. The day was no
fairer, nor the occasion more enjoyable
than this gathering at which were
afouf AZ present. Mr. and Mrs. Broy
are both ViIginians by birth. May
they live to celebrate many more an
niversaries.
Ry tIuact
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
Unclaimed Letters

Following is list of unclaimed lot
tsrs remaining in the posroffise, Mar
tinsburg w. Va, April 8, 1907.
William Allen. Isabel Burns, Mary
Burns, w. H. Boyd, Mrs. Lee Boyd,
David Bartlett, Mrs. Sallie Cline, Mrs.
Eversole, Eddie Grove, G. r
Hager, w. II. Haughton, Ray Lalla
ger, William E. Merson, Jos A. Myers,
Martt Price, Geo. w. Peer, F. j. Peace
maker, Mamie Smith, Joe E. Swan, ]
G. Thorn, Bell Thornton, Sallie Will
lians. Jennie l.. Wiltshire, w. l.
Waldron.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12

Mr.. Geo. Byers is having his barn
repaired and Mr Christ Lands is do
ing the work.
Mrs. SybilIa Lands spent last Fri
day with Mrs. Geo. Byers.
Mrs John w. Emerson spent few
days last week in Martinsburg with
her daughter, Mrs. Frank LLOYD.
Mr.. Edward Snyder who has been
sick for some time, we are sorry to say,
does not improve.
Mrs. Mary Keesecker spent Thurs
day evening with Mrs. Dyson Wright
at their new home recently purchased
from Mr. James Jack.
Miss Pearl RubIe, Miss Katie Houck
and Master Lester Ruble were the
guests OF Viola and Roy Carpenter Sat
urday afternoon.
Mr.. Nose Cole has moved to his new
home purchased from Mrs. Kennedy
keeping bachelors hall.
Mr.. Geo. Keesecker purchased fine
driving horse.
Mr.. James Jack has moved into his
new home purchased some time ago.
He will continue blacksmitbing. We
wish him success.
Mr.. Geo. Crawford has moved to
the Williamson farm now owned by
Mr.. Buxton.
CHESS
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
The Thaw Case.

The famous trial Of Harry K. Thae
for killing Stanford White which has
been in progress in New York City
since January % has been in the
hands of sthe jury since Wednesday
and the indications are that the jury
will not agree, in which ease the trial
will be gone over again. 1t is reported
that the jury stands 10 for acquitta
one for manslaughter and one for muir
der in the second degree.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

Two good building lots lying side by
side each lot 37x130 tin good locality.
Two building lots fronting on High
street so feet each with depth of lac
feet.
A fine building lot 40x140 on w.
King street this is very desirable lot
A fine II room house on S. Queen
ST., with two cisterns, hot and cold
water splendidly equipped bath room,
large stable and carriage house, ell
necessary outbuildings.
A fine rogm house on W. Burke
street, furnace, well equipped, hot and
cold water, a most desirable home.
Two good building lots located on
Strine avenue and fronting so feet each
on High street with depth of 140 it..
A small farm of AZ acres with room
house in good location, half mile from
corporation, good barn, all necessary
out buildings, large cistern. never fail
ing well, running water.
Tract of 80 acres good slate land out
side fencing good, 20 acres in good tim
Der, running water through the farm,
three good springs, lies on public road
2 miles E. of Ridgeway station will
make good profit farm. Price $3.50.
A BARGAIN
Large house on East Burke street
tais house is paying good revenue.
Price $1,000. if sold quickly.
A large limestone farm Of 1881 acres
situate l J miles west of Kearneysville
in Jefferson county. Brick and frame
house, bank barn, double courthouse
and wagon shed, good well, running
water in every field, good fencing. This
is an elegant farm.
A fine limestone farm of 1861 acres
lying II miles southwest of Kearneys-
vile. Frame house, good barn, corn
crib, and granery, never failing well
of water, good fencing, about IA acres
of good timber. This farm is of the
best quality of Jefferson Co. land. Call
to see us for particulars.
A fine farm of 80 acres lying in He'd
gesville District, 5 "a miles north west
of Martinsburg, good room house
coed BAN, corn crib. wagon sheds,
granery, well of water, cistern, run
ming water, through the place, good
fencing all kinds Of fruit, 6 acres tim
Der very desirable farm.
A small farm of 25 acres miles
northwest of Hedgesville, good room
house, Small barn, acres of timber.
All necessary outbuildings, fine well
of water and never failing spring.
Price $500.
Wanted Several pieces of cheap
town property located in Martinsburg.
Wanted-To buy house and lot in
Martingburg worth about $1,000.
WANTED A Iouse in good localit
from 81 ,oO0 to 2,5OO. foIterneld q
Boyer.
Col suit us If you are III need of in
surance. We represent none bat the
strongest companies
PoRTERFIELD & BOYER
Statesman Office
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
Farmer Astackad By a Goose

Winsted Comm Dispatch to the New
York Herald.
Allen Andrews, a young farmer, was
attacked and badly lacerated by a
wild goose yesterday. A flock of
wild geese was flying northward. and
Andrews saw one bird drop into some
bushes.
He approached the goose, which at
tackled him, and twenty minuets
elapsed before Andrews succeeded in
choking it to death. The goose stood
two feet high and weighed twenty
pounds
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
Use ALIENS FOOT EASE

powder to be shaken INTO the shoes 1oui
Get feel swo len, nervous ans damy ho &c
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pain and gives rest and CONTEXT. Try 1T to-day
Sold by Vii Druggists and Shoe Stores, 70 c
Free Address, Allen S. Oimsted, lie Roy, N a
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12

A man has fine self control when he
is so mad he can't even swear.
A boy doesn't get educated just bet
cause he keeps frem being fired from
college.
When girl is really pretty it doesn't
make her half so mad to say some other
girl is.
When woman tells how successful
her husband is in business she means
she wants people to think so.
The open-ooor policy doesn't sui
no ckers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12
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LockIaW Causes Death

After an illness of a cay caused by
lockjaw, resulting from the running CT
nail in his foot. NJ. Harvey Al5in,
for many years superintendent of the
Frederick county, Va, parish farm
died, aged II years.
During the civil waI lie served in
Company A Eleventh Virginia caval-
ry, He leaves widow, two sons and
two daughters, and three brothers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-12

,ovepTIsgMENTs FoR THIS PAPER RH-
~ DgIvpD with the GUARANTEE that the
CIRCULATION of the STATESMAN
EXCEEDS that of any PAPER pub
ished in MGrtinsburg, Berkeley
County, West Virginia.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-06
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Connecticut western news., 1907-07-25
Bank Officers Elected

The following have been chosen officers of the Norfolk Savings Bank: President, R. I. Crissey; vice.president, Nj. F. Grant; secretary and treasurer, M. N. Clark; trustees, George R. Bigelow Ralph I. Crissey, Hiram P. Lawrence, Horace A. Standard, William A. Spauld- ing, Wallace Canfield, Irving L. Ham ant, MD, William O'Conner, Obed H. Standard. The deposits are $272, ,062 .si, surplus 13.5o0, total resources s2s7,- 994. .92.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-25
THE NEW DOG LAW
Provides for a Dog Warden and for
 Strict Supervision.


 The new dog law is fearfully and wonderfully made. It has 21 sections and if published in full, would fill more than three of our columns. It is law with teeth, but it remains to be seen if 1t will be better enforced than the old one
 The license and registration, payable on or before the first day of May, is $1 25 for male dog and $5. .25 for each female Each animal must be provided with a collar and official tag. Section s is the specially interesting clause. It reads in part as follows:
 "The selectmen of every town, the warden of every borough. and the chief of police of every city, shall, annually on or before the first day of April, ap- point some person to be dog warden. for the term of one year thereafter who, within such town, city, or borough. sdall perform the duties hereinafter prescribed. The dog warden shall make diligent search and inquiry for viola tions of any provision Of this act. and shall take into his custody any dog not having a tag or plate on a collar about his neck and shall imDound each dog so taken, in some suitable place pro- vided by such town, borough, or city for period of forty eight hours. Said dog warden shall immediately notify the owner or keeper of any dog so taken, if known, of its impoundment, and if said dog shall not, at expiration of said period of forty eight hours, have been nla inn al o md rQ1ap cad oS tar vided, said dog shall be mercifully killed by said dog warden who shall be paid by the town from the moneys mentioned i'll section seven, the sum of five dollars for each dog so captured and killed, and such additional remuneration from the general funds of the town, as the authorities thereof may direct Any dog captured and inpounded un- der the provisions of this section may be redeemed by the owner or keeper thereof and released by the dog war den at any time within forty eight hours after it's impoundment, upon the pay ment of the sum of five dollars to the dog warden, or, if the cause for such capture be without fault of the owner, said payment shall be one dollar only
 Section 12 reads: The commissioners on domestic animals, may, at any time, make such further rules for confining or destroying dogs in any town or towns as he may deem reasonable for the security of the inhabitants or their property. The selectmen or dog warden may kill or cause to be killed all dogs which sE Ill not be confined or destroyed in ac- cordance with such rules, or which shall be found mad or are justly sus- pected to be mad, or are found doing mischief when not under the care of any person, or killing or worrying sheep, lambs, or other domestic animals, or poultry.
 Section 15 reads: Every person who shall steal, or confine and secrete, any registered dog or any dog under the age of six months, or shall mahciously re- move the collar or registry tag from any registered dog or who shall unlawfully kill or injuIe any such dog, shall be fined not more than two hundred, dol lars, or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-25
WHERE ARE THEY AT?
Consolidated Stops Extension, But
 Continues to Bargain For Land.

Consolidated Stops Extension, But
 Continues to Bargain For Land.
 There seems to be considerable incon- sistency in the moves of the Consolidated Railroad Company when they order all work on the Canaan trolley extension discontinued, and few days following send their right of way man into the territory to bargain for more land. This, week. On Thursday their man came to Canaan and made Edward McCarty an offer for strip of land 450x10 feet ad- joining the NY, N. H.& H. tracts near Hoag's crossing between Canaan and Ashley Falls, and also made offers to Walter McGinnis and John Kane for pieces of land about half the size of that of MT. McCarty, said land also abutting the railroad property in the same vicin- ity. They offered MT. McCarty $50.00 for his land and Messrs. Kane and McGinnis $25.00 each The offers were accepted and, according to the agree IHeHt, pay IueHG IS 10 De Hndue OH UT before August 9th. MT. McCarty also owns some land which the company de- sires for gravel pit, and he expects to make arrangements whereby the com- pany will either purchase or lease the tract or part of it.
 The story goes that in Sheffield the company has paid for the greater in some instances it was given to them outright by people who are anxious to see the extension built.
 To the ordinary observer it isn't ex- actly clear why the company desires to buy more land if the construction is no longer to be considered.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-25
MELLEN TELLS ABOUT IT
Says the Massachusetts Legislature
 Prevents Trolley Extension

Prevents Trolley Extension
 In regards to his railroad plans for
 New England, President Mellen said at
 Stookbridge Monday: " We have some few plans ourselves for Boston and Mass chusetts, as well as the rest of northern New England, if the Massachusetts Legislature will permit us to carry them into effect. It simply rests with next years General Court to say so. In the meantime we can do nothing but wait, although doing so entails hardship in quarters which it sadly inconveinces.
 'I refer to the situation among the street railways. I have been kept busy lately, assuring people who had been promised street railway extensions, and who are naturally looking for us to start them, that we can't do it-that the Mass achusetts Legislature and attorney gen. eral together are now in command of the situation. and not the New Haven road or its representatives.
 "All our plans for street railway merg- ing in western Massachusetts and north western Connecticut are in abeyanoe. It has been suggested to me from Boston that the New Haven road might 70 ahead on its plans for extensions on the Berkshire Street Railway company and finance them itself To that suggestion l say, on behalf of my road, No. thanksl It already has enough of those securi- ties, but would welcome the opportunity to complete its plans for extending and simplifying the road and others and mak- ing the proper connections, which would at once bring it up to the standard of value which it deserves and which we have in mind. This action of the state, of course, hurts the people of western Massachusetts, who are waiting for us to keep our promises, a good deal more than 1t hurts the New Haven road"
 A Canaan man who read the above re- marked that if Mir. Mellen wishes to do to accommodate the people of northwestern Litchfield county he might give them better service on-the steam road. This he can do without fear of in- terference from attorney-generals, Mas sachusetts legislatures, or anyone else. This man remarks that the local service on this road in this vicinity is not as good as it was 20 years ago, and it is more inconvenient for the residents of of the surrounding villages than for Ca- naan.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-25
THE CAPTURE IF
 REED OF LAKEV|LLE
THREATS OF THE DEMENTED MAN
Said he Would Kill Anyone Who Tried to Arrest Him-His Bond has been Placed at $10,000-Boy Dampens his Powder and Pours Water in His Shotgun.

Edward Reed of Lakeville, who shot Harry Judd few days ago, announced that he would not be captured alive. He threatened to kill the officer or officers who came for him and then kill himself He was captured, however, last week and no blood was shed. The man who took him in custody was Deputy Sheriff l. F. Hornbeck of Falls Village. Reed had a small arsenal at his home and would probably have carried out his threat had he been given the opportunity.
 MT. Hornbeck was notified of the threat and prepared to resort to strategy to capture his man. He went to Lake vile where he learned that Reed was at work i'll a corn field some distance from the house. The deputy was accom- panied by two trusty men and when he arrived at Lakeville he was informed that he would need more help but no volunteers could be found therefore the party of three started for the Reed home. Mir. Hornbeck's plan was to have the two men go to the field, apply to Reed for work and at an opportune moment seize and hold him until he (Hornbeck) could emerge from hiding place near by and place the handcuffs on Reeds wrists. They were surprised to meet Reed near the house, he having come from the field for drink. He made m effort to enter the house, in fact did enter, and reached the room where he kept his guns, prepared to carry out his threat but MT. Hornbeck and one of the men followed him so quickly that he found himself looking down the barrel of the deputy's revolver before he had a chance to get to his guns. He offered no resistance and was landed in the county jail without incident.
 On the way he appeared perfectly rational, talked of the shooting, said he was sorry it happened and that he did not intend to injure Judd.
 As it is generally consided that he is dangerous person to be at large, his bail was fixed at the large sum of Sl0, 900 and he will remain in jail until his trial. Itis expected that he will be committed to some institution for the insane.
 A boy who resides at the Reed home ut Lakeville has been in fear of the de- mented man for some time and resorted to an original method of saving himself from bodily harm. When Reed was out of the house, the boy stole to his room, ,lampened his powder and also poured water into his shotgun to prevent shot being fired.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-25
Information Scarce.

Canoeists on their way from Great Burlington to Derby are having trouble in getting through the rapids half mile above Gaylordsville. Four canoes have tried these rapids this year, and three have been wrecked there. The last boat to come to grief was the Milli- cent. of Winsted. One of the party writes, Along the Housatonic courtesy and hospitality are everywhere met, but reliable information for the canoeist nowhere"
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-25
Kent Ele ctric Plant.

In it's legislative report The Hartford Courant says: The matters on the House calendar will involve little debate and all now remaining at the foot of the calendar will be referred to the proposed public utilities commission in case one is created by a bill to be brought in by the judiciary committee. The foot of the Senate calendar has the bill amending the charter of the Stanley Works in New Britain. allowing the construction of plant at Kent for the generation of electricity.