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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17
An OLD soldier

Mrs. Catharine Buck les had peas
ant surprise on last Thursday by a visit
OF an old friend whom she had not
seen for forty-four years, in The person
of J.W Hampton who was here during
the war bstween the states under cir
cumstances which he will eve r remem-
Der. He was a member Of Jackson's
battalion horse artillery, under Cen
eral Nee ausIand and on July 8, 1864
scommand was sent in to North
Mountain to tear up the b. d o. rail-
road
When they got there they found the
Yankees preparing to celebrate the
Fourth of July, but they soon scram-
bled to block house and began max
ing a stubborn resistance. The Con-
sderates were compelled to wait until
their artillery came up to batter down
the block house.
During this fight Mr.. Hampton was
shot. The ball entered the side of his
face about the hinge of his jaw and
passed oul on the other side about OPP.
posite. He with several Others were
taken TO the home of DR.. and Mrs.
Buckles where they were nursed by
Mrs, Buckles until they were able to
return to their friends within the Con-
federate lines.
Mr.. III am pton has ever since
kept in communication with Mrs.
Buckles but this is his first visit here
since that time. Mrs. Buckles took
him TO see Mrs. Scott Couehman, out
on the Williamsport PIKE, who was a
little girl at the time aud helped Mrs.
Buckles nurse the wounded soldiers.
The reunion of the old friends was a
most joyous ore. They also drove to
Hedgesville 10 zee the scene Of the Eight
and the house wherein he lay wound
ed for nearly two months.
Mr.. Hampton was also with
McCausland when he burned the town
of Chambersburg After the war he
returned to his home where he has
since been engaged In business and
where he has ever been respected and
prominent citizen. While here num-
her Of our prominent citizens called 10
pay thasr respects.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17
Officers school.

The officers aud ron-commissiore ed
Off GERS ofCo. r. will attend the school
for officers at Camp Baguley, which
will open Friday and last over Sun
day.
For duty at the Camp the following
otficers were named recently by an Or
der issued by brigade headquarters at
Clarksburg, by order of Brigadier Gen
eral Scott, and signed by Col. A. Os-
borne, adjutant general:
Adjutant, Captain Henshaw, LIST in
fantry.
Quartermaster, Captain John l..
hunt, LIST infantry.
Commissary Captain J. I. Pratt,
infantry.
Surgeon Captain Alonzo Andrews,
assistant surgeon.
Police officer, Captain John B.
Payne, End infantry.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17
Politician Fined.

Paw Paw, w. Va, July III, 1906
Mr.. George Cross, now deputy collector
in Morgan county and candidate in
the same county for the nomination on
the republican ticket for assessor was
fined here for drunkenness and swear
ing by Mayor Filler. Mr.. Cross was in
town looking up his interest in the
coming convention and he became
little bit too heavily loaded.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

The farmers are complaining Of the
continued drought and the very hot
weather during the past week. Last
Sunday was voted the hottest day in
Martinsburg In the recollection of the
oldest inhabitants. The official Their
mometer registered 100 in the shade
and many private Instruments were
five or six degrees higher. There has
been no rain in most sections Of the
county and the crops and gardens are
suffering very much for moisture. The
market has fallen on and unless there
is rain soon the gardens will be ruined.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

~ yoa will tell me your name, viii
appreciate II the more. From this
moment felt acquaiGtea with the
Great Commoner. wha invited me 10
walk up to his home, which we lind
by follow ne the concrete walk for
about an eight OF a mile from the
Street car, Miss Martyr was invited
by Mr.. Bryan to walk ahead and we
walked leisurely along together talk
ing about the situation as u appeared
at the moment, he answering ques-
tons full and free ~ asked them of
him. and never in my life have talk.
cd to man, that seemed to have sue Ii
storehouse OF knowledge ON every
question propounded. On reaching
the house, ] excused nlyself and start
ed to old him good bye. he caught me
by the arm aud said ssYour not going
sir, until you have been In side Of NV
home and see some OF the things, that
we enjoy In our home life This OPP
portnnity was glad to embrace and
follow him, when he took me all
thresgh the lower part Of hts home.
reception hail, library, dining room
etc, and suggested that he would be
glad 10 have me meet Mira. Bryan, but
she want down at that moment, and
as II was early and they hadn't had
breakfast, felt that 1t would be i'm
posing on good nature to stay longer.
He followed me out and after directing
my attention to the beautiful views
surrounding his home, commenting
on the great crop Of Alfalfa and In
sight and directing me to pull hand
full as | passed out, with a cordial
farewell, We parted. And this visit to
me, has been the greatest that 1 ever
lad with an American Citizen, aad /
stopped to write you this letter, be-
lieying that you will b. interested in
receiving the same In this same mail
1 send part Of the Alfalfa, plucked
withinin 50 yards Of the home Of VIII
liam Jennings Bryan, that you may
have it IA souvenir. Hoping that
this may md you we'll, am.
Aifec .lsnatsIy your son.
q. Campbell Janney.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

Cumberland, Md. July 14.-Benjam-
in Fl. Hiner, of Franklin, Pepdleton
county, was nominated by acclama-
ton for Congress by the the Demo-
Gratis of the Second West Virginia dis
trict in an enthusiastic convention in
Music Hall, Keyser, this afternoon.
MIR. Hiner is regarded as one OF the
best stump speakers in the State. He
made an address in the hall accepting
the nomination, and later In front of
hotel in Keyser, in response to sere-
made by the Keyser band, which play
ed for the convention. He delivered
an enthusiastic speech.
Howard j. Swisher, Of Morgantown,
was chairman of the convention, ana
S. A. Mccoy, editor of the Exa amer,
of Moorefield, was secretary. The reso-
buttons, which were presented by A. e.
Mcintyre of Berkeley Springs, chair
man of the Resolutions Committee.
Endorsed Bryan and the Denver plat
form. Former State Senator John j.
Cornwell, OF Romney, was active in
the convention William G. Brown,
of Kipgwood, was nominated as dis
trct Presidential elector.
Mr.. Hiner was born in Pendleton
county 40 years ago, and was reared on
a farm. He was educated 10 the pub
lie schools of the two Virginlas and the
University at Virginia, graduating in
law from that institution with the
glass of 1892. Within month from
the time he left school he was nomi-
mated by the Democrats of his county
for prosecuting attorney and was elect
ed by handsome M jority. He was
reelected in 1896 without opposition'
and in 1900 retired and gave his atten
tioh to his private practice. In 1904 he
was nominated for the Senate in the
Thirteenth district. He made vigor-
GUS campaign and reduced the Repub-
lican majority Of / 800 to less than 500.
The campaign he then made had much
to do with making him to-day the
choice of his party as the standard
bearer in the old Second dis rict, so
long represented in Congress by the
dist guished William l.. Wilson.
While he is a lawyer by profession,
his chief interests are In farming and
stock RAISING Shortly after beginning
the practice of law Mr.. H1ner married
Miss Maude McClung, daughter OF the
late David G. McClung, of Pendleton
county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

Miss Lillian O'Rear, daughter OF
Mr.. X. h. O'Rear, o. Clearbrook, and
DR.. j. ID. Bea., of EIkton, Va, were
married at the home of the bride's
parents, on last "Wednesday at 2o'elock
by Rev. David HI. Scauion, OF the
Presbyterian churches at Berryville
and Clearbrook in the presence Of =
large number Of friends and relatives.
The young couple will live at the town
Of Elkton, where the groom Is -four
ishine physician.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

The Wainvilie Coal and Coke Com
pany was organized at the office Of Mr..
p. r. Harrison ON Thursday of last
week. The company owns about 5000
acres Of fine coal land In the county Of
Webster through the center OF which
the B. 4 0. R.R runs. This IL said to be
one of the best coal propositions In the
state and the gentlemen whohave been
fortunate enough to come into possess
sion Of it are very lucky. The field is
rich in Freeport and Kittanning coal.
There is vein OF Kittanning on It
that Is said to be equal to any in the
state. II 10 four feet In thickness which
Is equal to Pittsburg coal Of twice that
thickness.
The officers Of the new company are
Alex. Parks president, r. Il. Harrison,
secretary and Or. 5. N. Myers, Treas
uref.
The directors are: James III. Mines,
OF ClarKsburg, J. ID. Sutton, Of Brax-
ton county, Il. ID. Gardner, A. X. Still
well, and Messrs. Parks, Harrison and
Myers, the officers, Of this county The
principal office will be in Martinsburg
and the works will be at Evansville,
Webster county.
he company will in short while
open mines and has already a pro-
position from the railroad for about
sixty tons day. The road has given
the coal q test aud has found tito be Of
the very best coal for steaming pur-
poses. Other stockkholders in the Com
pany are Messrs. o. o. Sutton. Of Sut-
ton, w. Va, John Dean, Hunter
Drewry, Mrs. Susan Hannis, j. "A.
Wheeler and q. w. Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

The last will and testament of the
late Mr.. Moses T. Ingles, who died
last week in THU city, has been admit
ted to probateIn the office ofthe county
clerks office. BY this will he leaves
all his property both real and personal
to Miss Eliza McQuilkin, of this city.
The estate is thought will amount to
something like $5,O00.0O. Miss Nc
Quilkin is made Executrix without
bond.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17
lmportunr to Farmvrs

We wish TO call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement in this
issue of the L. p. Licklider implement,
fertilizer, grain and seed house to be
found in this issue. The farmers will
find it decidedly in their interest to
call at this house and enquire Into the
prices "a d the merit of their goods be-
fore buy ing elsewhere. The stock is the
largest ever carried in this section and
are bought IN such large quantities
that the prices are much lower than
those of dealers whs buy ia small
quantities.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

Mr.. Brown Ferdinand Sperow, Of
this county, recent graduate of
Shepherd college and Miss Mollie
Kathleen Wade,of johnson City, Ten
neseee, were married on last Wednes-
day at the nome of the bride, in john
son City. The many friends of the
yonng man wish him and his new
y life much happiness and prosperity.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

West virsinia nivIsfos Hesaq.arsers
United sons OF Coniederase


Fayett willie, w. Va. July Is, 1908.
General Order No. :.
Whereas, Reunion Of the West
Virginia Division Of the United Con-
feierate Veterans having been called
to meet at Beverly on the 30th day az
september, 1903, therefore, BY virtue
OF the authority vested In me and in
aeeordas ce with Sec. 50 of Art. TX ar
our constitution, the First Annual re-
union Of the West Virginia Division Of
the United Sous ~ Confederate voter-
ans is hereby called to meet at Beverly
w. Va, scpteu, or 30th, 1868 at 10
e'eionlx a. IN.
This reunion convention will be-
composed Of representatives from tho
camps Of this state; each camp being
entitled to at least two delegates, Dr
one for each ten members or fraction
over i've, and so far A applIcapIc,
shall be governed by rules made for
general reunions.
Tho program viii be arranged after
conferences with the local committees
and the several en- nps notified in due
season.
Ky order Of
A. y. Smith, Jr.,
Division Commander.
Official.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

The Greensburg Sunday scho,l will
hold festival in the grove adjoining
the church on next Satu rday evening,
beginning about early candle light.
They will sell all kinds Refreshments
and will be glad to see all t seir friends
and the public in general.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17

There was n strike among the for
eigners employed by the b. 4 o. in re-
laying the tracks between here and
Weverton, on last Saturday evening.
The men had been working for sl.35
per day and asked si.50 and when re-
fused quietly walked out the works.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17
Great Baraains

J. III. Hobbs has rented bis store
room and must yacate ~ August 1st.
and Is closing his entire stock II Dry
Goods out at cost, including $500
worth Of new goods that must go .
Come and secure great Bargains.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-17
A Visit To "Fairview.

Lincoln, Nebr. July 9th. 1908.
Hon. John T. Janney,
Bunker Hill,
West Va.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08

open when the nickel plated handle was softly turned
 The rest was simple. The burglar produced bunch of skeleton keys and in less than two minutes had forced the lock of the inner door. which opened with rasp Of protest to the pilferer
 The man with the putty like complex. ion overhauled the contents of the safe by the aid of his flash lanp. se- leeted such valuables as seemed to be the least bulky. but most important. and stored hem in several capacieus pockets. Th-s done. he carefully closed and locked sAe inner doors of the rided safe. presseI upon the outer door, ad- !usted the Riekel handle in its proper place and spun the dial of the com bnatien lock.
 For moment the burglar listened .o the low murmur of his conYederate's voice in the adjoining room, smiled sardonically and slipped stealthily through the open window. Outside he crept to point beneath the window of the billiard room. cried out In imita- tion Of a vagrant eat. then. crouehing. fed in the direction of the river. with the cases of the famous Renwvek dia- monds tapping delieioas.y against his ribs
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08

.its ieeterias tAe sscefs, while the ersg' tsdi dfssase undeFmines the system.
 what To Do.
 There Is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that DT. kilmer' $ Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfslis every wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the back. kidneys, liver, hladdes and every par. of the urinary passage. It corrects inability to hold water and scsiding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine ot beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne cessisy of being compelled to go often during the day. and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most dis. dressing cases. If you need a medicine YOU should have the best. Sold hy drug sists in fifty-ccnt and one-dollar sizes.
 You may have sample bottle asid . book that tells all
 about it. both sent free Y 6k3 lss..sss$=A by mail. Address Dr. =; <, Kilmer X Co.,. Bing- ss1.ss sa1.sl hamton, N. Y. When noss ef s~smp-Rcet writing mention this paper and don't make any mistake. but remember the name, Dr. kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, \. \.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08
 FOR SALE

The two siery ten roosa residence in romfrc, rew asesi ss \ Telephone osfce Apply te rh ssashern NcS England TelspAene Compans faiasra. Conn l9tI
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08

ot kidney disc Ssc !.
 While kidney dis orders are the most common
 diseases that pre- vail. they are almost the last recognized by patient and phy- sieians Nha csaR a fsaf fkshseires
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08
Thousands Have Kidney
 Trouble and Never Suspect t

Most people do net reallse the alaFuh ing increase and remarkable prevaleney
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08

PSTAlRS the music of Mir.
 Renwyck's sonorous slumbers still oezed through the chiuks
 of his ha4Irolm d0ar while af
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08

book that tells all about ii . both sent free by mail. Address Dr.
 Kilner X Go. Bing- lnamton, N. Y. When
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08
Commonwealth Hotel
 Opp. State House. Boston

Oners rooms with hot end cold Weees for 9i .00 per day and up; rooms Wbn private bath for e1.60 psS day and sDj suites Of two rooms snd bath for Vs per day and up. Weekly rstss on T0eas with bot and cold water snd sh0Ues baths, e6. % to esd0; rooms with psivses baths, 100 to et2.00; suites ot. i've s,oms end bath efl % to e22.00.
 Absolutely tireproof. Stone sors ;.stSsns wood hut ths doors. Equtpps9 with its osn Sanitary vscum Ciesnlno Plant. Long Distsncs Tsiepnons ttn Every Room. Strictly TsmpsFssee Hotel.
 STORER P. CRAFTS. Manages. I telephone, Hay market let.
 Send tor Booklet.
The southern sentinel., 1908-08-07

these trees on his plantation,
many of them bearing. lie Is
giving his personal attention and
practical experience to the cul-
tiyation of the finest varieties oil
this long-lived native tree OF the
South, the fruit of which Is So
delicate, so prolific and so greatly
sought after us to make it a vaIu-
able product IN the markets OF
the world.
In a very short time Mr..
Teal will be the proud owner OF
one of the finest groves of fruit
bearing pecans in the State OF
Louisiana, from which he will
derive handsome revenue. A
Texan by birth, Mr.. Teal moved
to Louisiana many years ago and
by his energy and practical bus
mess methods has acquired a
handsome fortune aand is person
ally identified with number OF
industries, banking institutions
and other business, yet devotes
mnst of tho TINA tn the MANAGE
ment of his beautiful plantation.
He Is very domestic in his habits
and tastes. an enthusiastic sup
porter of educational facilities,
generous to a fault, the unfailing
alder of the poor and needy and
never turned u hungry man or
woman empty-handed from his
door.
The southern sentinel., 1908-08-07
,hens and J. A. Melton.

phens and J. A. Melton.
Natchitoches parish-W. L.
Cunningham and j. L. Sandlin.
Webster parisb-S. j. HarrelI
and j. n. Sandlln.
Sabine parish-Leo Vandegear
and Albert Litton.
Winn parish-O. M. Grisham
and w. NJ. Wallace.
= = =
Delay in anything is bad, but it
is positively dangerous when there
something wrong with your kid
neys. Don't wait until tomorrow.
Get something that Is to be de-
pended upon to help you promptly
at such times. The one remedy
above all Others that we suggest
is DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills. They are antiseptic and
almost instantly relieve backache,
rheumatic pains and all bladder
and kidney troubles. We sell
them. Sold by Phoenix Drug Co.
The southern sentinel., 1908-08-07
Excellent Health Advice.

Mrs. M. M. Dawson. of No. 319
Clifford Ave-, San Jose, Cal, says:
"The worth of Electric BItters as
a general family remedy for head
ache, bi!iousness and torpor of the
liver and bowels is so pronounced
that | am prompted to say a word
IN its favor. for the benefit of
those seeking relief from such
atfiictions. There is more health
for the digestive organs in bottle
of Electric Bitters than in any
other remedy | know Of" Sold
under guarantee at all druggists.
80 cents.
The southern sentinel., 1908-08-07
Fourth District Congressional
Committee.

At a meeting of tie Democratic
Executive Committee of the 4th
Congressional District in Shreve-
port July 2Sth, Congressman j..
T. Watkins was declared the
pominee as he had no opposition.
The Democratic national candi-
dates were endorsed and eulogized.
The following were declared men,
bers of the executive committee,
their applications having no op-
position:
BienviIle parish-B. Capers and
4. (. Easley.
Bossier parish. I. Edwards
and E. +. Dortch.
Caddo parish-Leon r. Smith
and w. L. Young.
Red River parlsh-B. F. Ste
The southern sentinel., 1908-08-07
Must Register.

Act No. 30S of the Legislature
was passed to regulate the prac-
tice of Civil Engineering and Sur
veying. Attention to its provis-
ions is thus outlined in a recent
number of the Shreveport Jour.
nal:
&. w. Wood, of New Orleans,
president of the Louisiana Engi-
neerIng Society. has furnished
members of that organization
with copies of an act passed by
the recent legislature to regulate
the practice of civil engineering
and surveying, and to provide for
4 board of engineering examiners.
The act provides for the exam
ination iof engineers desiring t,
work in Louisiana. but those per-
sons practicing civil engineering
or surveying in the State before
the passage of the act, shall with
ia ninety days after Its promulga-
tion. register AS such practitioners
with the clerk of the court of the
parish within which they reside.
1t is the desire of the state So
ciety that all men now engaged in
this work register as provided by
law. They have ninety days after
July 81, the date of PRONUNCIATION
,f the act.
The southern sentinel., 1908-08-07
Trees on Streets Protected.

1t is noted with genuine pleas
ure that the magnificent oak trees
that ornament several of the most
public thoroughfares are being
protected by being placarded,
mo hitching here" These
beautiful shade trees, in the years
to come, will become the boast
and pride of every citizen when
Winfield has been transformed
into the proportions of a bustIing
and thriving city.