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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-06
WENNER R-BEISHLINE REUNION.

| line reunion was held In the White
night grove, near Zaner station, on
August Ist. The assemblage was
estimated at about 400 relatives,
friends and neighbors. The day
was all that could be desired. The
heat had subsidized aud a more in
viting spot could not be found.
After delightful basket dinner
which is always so palatable, at pic
mic festivals, and a group picture
taken of the multitude, the presi-
dent or the association, John c.
Wenner, called the meeting to or
der, when the following program
was nost excellently rendered.
Music-America.
Invocation-Rev. A. Houtz.
Opening address,. c. Wenner.
Music-All Hail.
Address of Welcome-Emanuel
Wenner.
Response-E. B. Beishline.
Reading of Minutes by Secretary
LLOYD wilson.
Treasurer's Report.
Election of Officers.
The following persons were elect,
ed officers for the ensuing year:
President, John c. Wenner Vice
Presidents, William Beishline and
Elias Wenner Secretaries, Lloyd
Wilson and Nathan Beishline /;
Treasurer, J. U. Wenner ; Histo-
rian, A. U. Lesher; Librarian,
Nathan Beishline Historian for
Beishline family, E. B. Beishline.
Address, why are We Here ?"
A. U. Lesher.
Recitation, Helen Lesher.
Recitation, Mabel Beishline.
Recitation, Blanch Shultz.
Music, Quartette, "Pll Be There"
Recitation, Ruth Beishline.
Solo, Nathan Beishline.
Duet, Maude Wenner and Win
fired Pealer.
Recitation, Fannie I. Ashelman.
Recitation, Mrs. J. l.. Richardson
After whict A. U. Lesher rend-
cred Barbara Fritchie."
Daniel Wenner then gave an ac-
count of how many Wenners were
in East Fishingcreek, Benton, Ben
ton Borough and Berwick. There
are 4e in East Fishingcreek, 3 in
Benton township, 3 in Benton jBor-
ough and lot in Berwick. Rev,
Houtz then made some remarks ap-
propriate to the occasion,
A very pleasing fcature Of the
program was the recitation rend-
cred by Mrs. J. L. Richardson.
Her subject was "Katarina's Visit
to New York" We heard this
lady recite this piece ~ or IS years
ago, and the Richardson family
having their temporary residence at
Zaner station, we invited her to
render this excellent piece, and she
accepted and for which she has our
hearty thanks and the audience
appreciated most highly her render
ing.
The audience was dismissed with
the benediction by Rev. Houtz.
PRES. OF Ass
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-06
BACK FROM EUROPE.

Rev. Edward Haughton, rector
of Christ Episcopal Church, Dan
vile, who spent the past six weeks
in Great Britain, returned home
last Friday. He attended the Pan
Anglican Congress of Missions, and
the Pan Anglican Council of Bish-
ops, both of which were held in
London in July.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-06
CAR SHOPS WILL CLOSE.

Owing to lack of orders at the To-
cal plant of the American Car &
Foundry Co, the shops will be
closed on the Goth of this month
for an indefinite period. This is
very unfortunate for Bloomsbury,
as it throws a number of skilled
men out of employment at time
when winter is not very far distant. d.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-06
AT EAGLESMERE.

DR.. Henry Bierman, Mrs. Bier
man and daughters Misses Ethel
and Katharine, and Miss Elsie Yorks
went to Eaglesmere in the Doctors
automobile ON Monday, to spend
few days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-06

Work of improvement on the
Normal grove is about completed,
and it will be a very pretty spot
when all the plans are carried out.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-06
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
THURSDAY, JULY 10Th.

Musselman VS. King Bridge Com
pany. An argument was heard
upon an application to set aside SER
vice of summons. The case is one
growing out of the .Mifflinville
Bridge disaster of last December.
Fred Ikeler, Esq represented the
Bridge Company and Grant Her
ring, Esq, and Frank Wagonseller,
Esq. of Selinsgrove the plaintiff.
Exceptions to auditors S report in
estate Of George w. Supplee. This
case has been in court for some
time. The auditor, H. Mont Smith,
ESQ, has surcharged the executor,
H. G. Supplee, with large sums of
money. w. c. Johnston. Esq,
represented the executor and the
report of the auditor was sustained
by H. T. Ames, Esq. of Williams
port.
The bond of James F. Trump as
tax collector of Orange township
was offered.
Anthony Smoelsky was dis
charged from Jail under the insol-
vency laws.
Addie Barnes VS. Peter Barnes.
Divorce decreed.
Silas Chamberlin VS. Dora Cham
berlin. Divorce.
Geo. w. Hartzell VS. Emma l..
Hartzell. Subpoena in divorce
awarded.
The hotel license Of J. f. Shoe
maker in West Berwick transferred
to Gus Rieter.
In re collateral tax appraisement
in estate Hiram Grouse. Appeal
awarded upon the giving of secur-
lty to pay costs.
Bloomsbury Steam and Electric
Light Company. Petition to sell
real estate. Rule to show cause
granted, returnable Aug. 3, 1908.
Directors of Poor of Centralia
and Conyngham Poor District VS..
Thomas 1. Curry ct al. Judgment
ShtSiSu do ~ idySu ioi'
MONDAY, AUGUST sd.
This was the regular monthly
argument day.
Judge Evans handed down two
very important opinions.
The first was in the case where J.
T. Harrison and others of Fishing
creek township had been convicted
before Justice Jacoby of fishing IL
legally with a seine. Judge Evans
holds that they did not violate the
law in fishing as they did with a
seine because they had obtained a
license to catch fish that are not
classified as game and are protected.
The other opinion was in the dis
missing a motion for new trial in
the case of VIM. H. Hauck VS..
Cabin Run Coal Company. The
plaintiff not satisfied with the ver,
dict obtained at the May court had
entered a motion for a new trial
which the judge refused.
Estate A. M. Torks, Exceptions
to auditors report Overruled and
report confirmed absolute.
Applicaticr Of J. M. Clark, re
eeiver Bleoth Steam Heating Com
pany tc sell real estate. John q.
Hartman, Esq, for American Me-
chanics asked to be heard in the
matter.
Tilghman Rittenhouse VS.. Peter
III. Newhart, September Ist, 1908,
fixed to hear the motion for pre-
liminary injunction.
Denver Engine Works VS.. J. u.
billions executors. On motion OF
Fred Ikeler, Esq, attorney tor de-
PENDANTS rule is entered on plaintiif
to enter security for costs. Return
able August 9th at 10 a. m.
Estate Kate ]. Pope, deceased
Petition presented for construction
to be placed on will.
Alfred Girton VS.. Hannah Glrron.
Subpoena in divorce awarded.
Estate Huston Robinson. NKob-
ert S. Howell, Esq, presented sup-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-06

Miss Marion White of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of Mrs. M. E.
Ent.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

That old reliable Wugroump, the
Baltimore Sun, has declared for lat.
This is no surprise to those who know
the history of the Sun for the lasstwen-
ty years. II has been democratic only
in CLIENTELE, more frequently on the he-
publican side than ON the side of Dem
ocracy and always with the Rspuoii-
cans in the time of crises. There was
time in the years gone, when the sun
was a reliably democratic paper put
tba at was under the elder Abel, gen
GRAFTON past. The present owner and
manager ID . political degenerate and
belongs to the rich class that stands
sntipod teal the masses and rs demo-
cracy stands for the masses Mr.. Abel
cannot be expected to stand with it.
This presidential campaign is con-
test between the classes and the mass
es The republican party is the instru-
ment of predatory wealth, the "rich
malefactors" by which they perpetuate
their plundering the people. The dem
ocratic party headed by WI Bryan
is backed by the common people.
Though Mr.. Taft has been driven by
democracy to declare for publicity of
campaign contributions, he carefully
provides that there will be no public
ity until after she election. This Of
course means Doodle campaign and
here arises the question, " is the man
of the party that sets about to deceive
the people in such a manner the man
to be placed at the head of the nation?'
In its long and terrible struggle to re-
gain the state and eliminate the negro
as political factor, the Maryland DEM
ocracy has not received any help
from the old Wugwump and no demo-
crat need feel dismaysd over its declar-
alton for Taft for there is where il be-
longs. If the people are ever to come
to their own they must do SO by their
own efforts and without help from
such people as the owner of the Balti-
more Sun. They are not Of, nor with
the people.
The Misses Boyer have been spend
ing several days this week with Miss
Urna Minnich, a schoolmate at Waynes
boro.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

Our good friend Thomas 4. Lemen
who recently went over to the repupil-
can party noidoubt feels Disappointed
and chagrined. 1t seems improbable
that he took the step without having
some assurance that he would be nom
mated but he doubtless feels by THIS
time that TIE average republican poss
is unreliable and devoid of mercy. lie
must feel that he Is not welcome IN
the newifold, that be is in the way OF
some other people and that they VIII
kick him out of the party if they nave
their own way. One thing seems GER
tain and that is that his new frienos
have served notice on him that is
equivalent; to saying that he can De
nothing but a chore boy, newer OF
wood and drawer of water, as long
as he remains in the old black repub-
Iican party. Come home Tom. 1t IS
lonesome without you. You are DOOM
ed to nothing but husks so long as you
are in the 6. 0. p.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

On last Monday night when MI.
George Noll, ON Tuscarora went to re-
tire he let down the window In MS
bed room and in so doing he knocked
something off the window sill when
be thought to be catbu IN making
a step he came down on something
which began to wriggle and scared
him nearly to death.
He lost no time in getting light ana
to his horror lie found that he lad
been handling blacksnake nearly I'VE
feet in length. He called two young
men, Messrs, J. ID. and Grover Burk-
hart, who soon dispatched the snake,
but George did not sleep much That
night.
This is strange story but we know
George is strictly sober man and that
there must have been real live snake
there.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
Republican Primary

The republican primary held at the
court house on Monday night was
real record breaker. 1t has never had
an equal. In point of disorder it Will
probably never be approached.
1t was a mass meeting called to nom
mate two candidates fer magistrates
and two for constables. Postmaster
Clohan presided and corps of secre-
taries were appointed. A rule was
adopted requiring that a candidate
would have to get a majority OF the
votes cast before he could be nominal
ed. When the court room was crowd
ed as full as it could he, the doors were
locked and the ballot boxes were plae-
ed near the door and every man voted
as he passed out.
There were a number of candidates
for each Office and when the vote was
counted it was found that but one man
had a majority, and that was MIR. w.
II. Kline, for magistrate. The chair
declared Kline nominated and The
meeting adjourned to meet ON Tuesday
night when the work was completed.
On Tuesday night the other three
candidates were terminated. They are
ID. w. Rodrick for the other magis
trate and Joseph Grimes and Percy
Elliott for ccnstaeles.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
LEGAL Notice

State of West virginia.
County OF Berkeley. s s.:
/ Harold H. Bender. Clerk of the County
Court of the County and Stale aforesaid, DO
hereby certify that at n special session OF the
County Court OF said County held at the court
house thereof on the LIST day OF July. 1868, the
following order was entered upon the minutes
thereof; r p...ox
Wood r. Wood Peter S. frederick and ten
Others and of the petition of ID. X. ROSS, IS
CIsry, a. r. Moler and three others, asking
for charges in the boundaries of voting pre-
cinets in 1edsesville District, as follows Pre-
cinct No / (known as Hecgesville), Precinct
No. 2 (known as Columbus), and Precinct NO
STne Cont. atfer having duly considered the
petitions ordered the following changes to
be made:
Precinct, No. |, Hedgesviile
Ihe boundaries to be changed SO as to run
as follow
| and the Warm Spring Road near Fuss s thence
following the Warm spring Road TO the cor
| porate limits of Hecgesvlle; thence with the
| said corporate limits TO the top OF the noun
! tain north of Hedgesvilleth following the
| top of the mountain to by-road Leading
acro-s the mountain; thence with TIE said
| road sNutheasterly to the HeoResville and
| North M ,untain Road; thence with the south
| side OF the said road to Spring Mills, at the
Failing Waters District line; thence following
| the Falling Waters District line to the inter
section OF the Marlinsburg and Bedington
Road; thence along the Warm Spring Road to
the intersection of the Ridge hoad, near
| Riner's shop; thence running a straight line
from the said intersection northwes,erly to y
point on the top of North Mountain and IN
| the old precinct boundary line; thence follow
ing new line southwesteily along me COMB
or top OF the mountain 10 the Parks Gap hoao
az the top OF the gap; thence following the
northeriy side of Parks Gap Road 70 the east
ery end OF the Parks Gap Bridge; thence fol
lowing the easterIy banks of Back Creek to
she place of beginning.
Precinct No 2, Columbus.
The boundaries OF Precinct No. 2 to be
amended so far as affected by the changes
above in the boundaries OF Precinct No and
in accordance with them.
Precinct No. 4, Dry Run.
The boundary lines OF Precinct No 20 be
amended so ns 10 conform 80 the new boun-
Diary lines of Precinct No. l., above.
The Clerk is directed 10 port and publish
copies OF this orderns provided by Chapter 3,
sec. &, Of the State OF " ekt Nirg Ria
Given under my hand and tie seal Of said
Court this second day of iply ,tr the year 1865
Harold II. Bender
silk County Court OF Berkeley Co WA,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

If the panic is over and the rose OF
prosperity is in full bloom, as so many
Of our republican contemporaries
would haveus believe, it seems strange
that the r. & o. railroad has found 1t
necessary TO discharge more than two
hundred men and to suspend opera
tions on the improvement on their road
he'd Between here and Weverton. 1t
will be hard proposition 10 make
those por devils believe that their din
ner pals are full when they are hun
CRY and out of work.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

Pandemonium, is not in it compared
with the republican mass convention
at the court house on last Monday
night. Such meetings are always call
ed at the instance of some fellow that
has Job on hand and on this occa-
sion it seemed that every fellow in the
race had job of his own which he
was trying to work against the other
fellow. Such conventions will break up
even the republican party If persisted
in.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
A Call for Democratic County Convention

By order O. the Democratic County
Executive Committee Convention of
all the Delegates from the various
Magisterial Districts is hereby called
to meet at the Court House in Martins
burg, w. Va, on Saturday, August
18th, 1908, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. for the
purpose of nominating county officers
and also for the transaction of any
other business which might properly
come before the meeting.
By order of the Democratic County
Executive Committee.
S.. s. Felker, Chairman.
w. G. Kilmer, Secretary.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
For House of Delegates
Mr.. Editor:

Mr.. Editor:
We are requested by friends to an
nounce DR.. M. S. Buffers name as a
candidate for the Democratic nomlna-
ton for House of Delegates. DIR. But
Ter is resident of Hedsesville and is
we'll qualified to discharge the duties OF
the office. He will make an excellent
candidate.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

When the county convention meets
on next Saturday there will be no I'M
seemly scramble. The contest has
been goodnatured and friendly and
though there will be some candi-
dates disappointed there will be no
Sore spets. There has been no under
handed methods employed by any
Candidate and all will have fair
chance and more could not be asked
The convention should cut out any
thing like caucusing. Let everything
be done in public, open and above
board and then there can be com
plants from any one.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

Mr.. Editor:
| wish, with your indulgence, to
thank my friends who have so kindly
suggested my name as candidate for
the House of Delegates for the very
high compliment but wish to say that
| am in no sense a candidate. My
health and my business are both in
such condition that neither will per-
nit my accepting such nomination.
l.. Fl. Thompson.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
Serious Charge.

O. q. Beckner, uperIntendent of the
Martinsburg Gas Works on last Thurs
day swore out warrant before Squire
Smith for Sullivan Bennett a worth
less character who has been figuring
in the police courts charging him with
attempting rape upon Beckner's I
year old daughter ut the gas wer ks
Bennett is in Jail awaiting a hearing.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

A friend from GeraIdstown district
suggests that it was not the big stick
that swayed the republican county
convention on last Saturday but the
cold-headed cane. Just what that
means we are not certain.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

The democrats have started off in
0ne shape in this county for peaceful
snd harmonious convention on next
Saturday. The best feature will be that
no boss will dictate who shall be NOM
mated and the ticket will be nominal
q by the delegates selected by the peo-
ne without any interference. The
- mocrats will not tolerate any diet a
ms from any man or set of mep.
Democracy of Berkeley coun-
yill not tolerate anything like hose
What they have 10 do they do
their own way and when the,
please.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

Mr.. Editor:
We are requested by the many
friends Of Mr.. John w. Sperow OF
Falling Waters District to announce
his name as candidate for the Deme-
cratic nomination for House OF Dele
gates.
Mr.. Sperow is one of the most Sue
fullfarmers, and is well quaiihea
to discharge the duties of the office
MANY Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
For Assessor

Please announce F. M. Hess, OF Ar
den district, as Candidate for the po-
sition Of County Assessor for Berkeley
comfy subject to the action OF the
reguler democratic county convention,
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
Lost

Lost at the "Harvest Home in
Folks VI Gods on Thursday Aug. 6, an
old fashioned gold bracelet with name
"Agnes A. Holme" engraved on in
side. Finder please return to Agnes
Cody, Harpers Ferry, w. Va, and re-
ceive reward.
Respectfully
Agnes Cody.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
For Assessor

Please. announce Martin l.. Payne
as candidate for the office Of assessor
for the County of Berkeley subject to
the action Iof the democratic county
convention.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
BITTINGER.

Harry Bittinger, former resident
of this city died at Washington he's
pital on Tuesday last aged about 45
years. His remains were brought to
this city by Undertaken Wilen on
Wednesday for interment on the fam
lily lot.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
Respectfully
Agnes Cody.

George w. Abrill, who was held on
the charge of killing John B. Chap
man, at Slanesville, Hampshire coun-
ty, has had hearing aad been re-
leased on insuf1icience of testimony.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

Pursuant to the new law the various
leyying bodies of the county met on
last tuesday and made up their esti-
mates of revenue for the current nseai
year.
The County Court has set the levy
for county purposes at 80 cents raising
the same 5 cents for remodeling the
court house. The various boards OF ed
ucation also laid their levies, Martins
burg at so cents, HedgesvIlle y cents,
Gerardstown 80 cents, Falling Waters
80 cents, Mill Creek cents Opequon
cents, Arden cents.
The city council of Martinsb urg Tor
city purposes As cents.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
Deaths
RUDY.

Mr.. Benjamin b. Rudy, aged 81
years, died at his home On Virginia
avenue, on last Sunday of dropsy.
The funeral took place on Tuesday at
2 O'Clock from the house and the in
terment was in Norborne cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
ter avenue.
PRIVATE SALE.

l offer at pri vate sale at bargain
to quick buyer my small farm lo2
acres at Halfway and along trolley
and hagerstown and Williamsport
pike 81 miles fron former place. All
new buildings, lots FRUIT land suita-
bic for trucking. Terms made TO suit
purchaser.
J. V. Emmert,
Williamsport, Md, r. f. D.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14

ID. w. Outcalt and family of Alex
andrla, are visiting his parents Mr..
and Mrs. w. K. Outcalt on Winches-
ter avenue.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
,.,no.r,,,e state Ticket

Democratic State Ticket
Governor
LOUIS BENNET,
of Lewis county.
Secretary of State.
ADAM b. LITTLEPAGE,
Of Kanawha c0pnty.
supt. Free Schools,
1. b. BUSH,
of Summers county.
Auditor,
OSCAR jenkins,
Of Wood county.
Treasurer,
JERE A. MILLER,
of Ohio county
Attorney General,
Ell. MORTON
of Webster county.
Por Judge Supreme Court OF Appeals
Long Term
WILLIAM GORDON MATTHEWS
of Kanawha County.
Short Term
WALTER PENDLEToN,
of Roane County.
MELVILLE 1. PECK,
of Barbour County
State Senator, 18th District,
A. G. MCINTYRE,
of Morgan county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
FRIDAY, AUG 4 1905
democratic NasionsI Ticket

Democratic National Ticket
For President
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
of Nebraska.
For Vice President,
JOHN WORTH KERN
of Indiana
For ; ongress
BENJAMIN II. HINERi
of Franklin County.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-14
William
For House of Delega ties.

s-14-2ts.
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A Declfnaiion

w. G. Kilmer, Secretary.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08
sst,, caurt-kas..li. Judge.

Leo Jarvis, aged II, was before the court Friday morning on the charge of being an unrulN truant, He was sent to she Connecticut school for boys al Mefiden.
 Rose Macdonald, ss, Rose Gothic, k, Inc latter af Nilhmantie, George Mae donald, Edward q iiricn and Frank Maynard, If Wauregan, were arrested hs officers sordief and Hayes, Mon day night at the Macdonald nome, near School street. The otfieers'made ihe arrests on the complaint of Mrs. Macdonald When the eases came tss. fore the court Tuesday morning noth- ing in the way et evidence Was Intro daced to warrant their conviction on any specified charges and the eases were dismissed. The affair evidently grew out If tamily disturbance which became a litlle heyond eanifol.