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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
MAN ROBBED OF $1,000
y D. Chapman, of Falling Waters,
The Victim.
FEATHER AND SON ARRESTED
Man Hung Coat With Fat Pocketboo~
On Fence--When He Returned
Purse Was Gone.

A telephone message was received
mere Thursday evening about 9:3l
O'Clock from Falling Waters to the Of
nect that a man down there by the
sname of J. d. Chapman had beer
robbed OF thousand dollars, and that
suspicion rested on a couple fellows
Ewing not far away and who were
then at home.
Armed with search warrant
Deputy Sheriff Wolf, Constable r. r.
Lemen and Officers Blake and Hollis
left here at 10 O'Clock for Falling
Waters to first get full information OF
the robbery from Chapman himself.
He is foreman of the old Schoppert
-fafm, near Falling Waters, now owne1
by the Standard Lime and Stone Co.
Chapman told the officers that no
was making some fence on the place
and that after dinner. about one o.
clock Thursday afternoon he hung his
coat and vest on the fence and went
to work. Shortly after this he said
Jake Keeseecker and his son, George.
living in the Pine Hills, east of Berks-
ley station, came around there. They
had been working for him but were
not working that day. After awhile
they went away. Later in afternoon,
chapman said. he went to his coat for
something or other and, to his amaze
znent his fat pocketbook was gone
with all its contents. The purse con.
contained $3.50 in money and two
promissory notes payable to himself.
one for $500, the other for 800 The
money consisted of nineteen five dol
In bills and $3.50 in change.
Suspicion rested on the Keeseckers.
It seems, so the officers went Yer 10
sheir house. arriving there about one
So'clock this morning. They were in
bed, sound asleep. When aroused
2rom bed the elder Keesecker cheer
fnlly assented to a search peing made
OF his house, telling the officers that
he didn't know anything about the
theft of Chapman's money.
NO money was found about the
premises but the officers deemed e
wise, under the circumstances, TO ar
rest Keesecker and hrs son, which
they did and brought them here to
Jail, arriving about $3.50 this morning.
They will have hearing before
Justice Felaer tomorrow at / p. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
WAS HELD FOR COURT
MEN ACCUSED or STEALING
$1,000 HAVE HEARING
Jacob keesecker Will Have To Face
Grand Jury on Charge Preferred
BY David Chapman.

Jacob and George Keesecker, OF the
Falling Waters district, charged with
stealing 800 in cash and 5000. in pro
nissory notes from David Chapman, OF
Bunker iHll, had a hearing Saturday
afternoon before Justice Felker
As this paper has told, Chapm 1
was making fence last Thursday af-
ternoon ON the old Schoppert farm at
Failing Waters. now owned by the
Standard Lime and Stone Co. He had
hung his coat containing his money ON
the fence after dinner. While he was
at work the two Keesecl1er's cane
around where Chapman was working,
remaining some time there talking
with him. Later in the day he went
to his coat and missed his purse. As
the Keeseckers were the only persons
at or near to where his garment was
hanging, he concluded they took the
purse and swore out a warrant fol
their arrest, which was done late
Thursday night by officers OF this city
1t developed at the trial that there
was not sufficient evidence againsf
George Keesecller to hold him, so he
was discharged. But there seemed t.
be some strong circunstantial evi
dence against Jake Keesecker so hi
was held for court in the sum of 500
bail which he furnished.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
Divorce Cases.

"A divorce was granted by Judge
Keedy at Hagerstown to Florence M
Shaw from David b. Shaw, proprietor
OF the Sycamore hotel, Hancock, ana
she is permitted to assume her maiden
name. Florence NJ. Herbert. Deser'
tion and unfaithfulness We're alleged
Judge Keedy also granted an abso'
lutte divorce to Lucinda Mellott, Han
cock, on the grounds of adultery Rosa
Hull was named as correspondent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
Lona-lived Clerks.

Since September 6, 1776, the birth
day of Washington county, it being
but two months and two days younger
than the state of Maryland, the county
has had but six court clerks as fol.
lows Ellie Williams, 1777 TO 1900; ..
H. w. Williams. 1880 to 1915; Isaac
Nesbitt, 1S45 to 1865; Lewis B. Ny
man, appointed to fill out the term Cd
Mr. Nesbitt, 1865 to 1867; William Nc
X. Kepler, 1867 to 1873; George B.
Oswald, 1873 to 1908.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02

Attorney General Clark w. May OF
West Virginia, died Saturday morning
at $50 O'Clock at his home in Ham
lin, Lincoln county, in the 39th year OF
his age. His death was caused by
blood poisoning received in runaway
accident last Thursday week ago. IN
the hope OF saving his life his leg was
amputated last Friday night, but
death ollowed few hours later
General May was born in Lincoln
county. He graduated IroIn the Law
school of the West Virginia university
at Morgantown in 1894. He serve2
four years as prosecuting attorney Of
Lincoln county served two terms in
the state senate. In 1904 he was
elected attorney general OF this stats
and would, altogether likely have been
renominated at the coming election.
He was one OF the ablest lawyers an
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
c. C. CUSHWA FOR MAYOR JAMES D. ROACH DEAD
Democrats Nominate Second Ward
Councilman.
Us A STRONG CANDIDATE
Convention Marked BY Unusual Unan.
imity-Nominee Prominent Bust
ness Man.

The democrats in convention as.
sembled, Friday evening, nominated
Mr.. Charles G Cushwa as candidate
for mayor OF Martinsburg.
The convention, composed Of five
delegates from each ward. was held
in the grand jury room. The meeting
was called to order at s O'Clock by Col.
James F. Thompson in the absence of
Captain w B. Colston, chairman OF
the democratic city executive commit
tee.
The following were the delegates to
the convention:
First Ward-W. r. Caskey, D. H.
Stuckey, J. Frank Thomppon, J. w.
Barrick and d. A. Davis.
Second Ward-P. w. Letter r. H.
Boyd, DR.. G. ]. E. Sponseller, A. Ko-
gelschatz, jr., and ]. p Talhelm.
Third Ward-George d. Roberts, j.
f. Thompson, s. S. Pine, Park Chap
man and E. d. Gardner
Fourth Ward-John Weaver, John
Boyer, Jas. w. Larkins, Henry Arm
strong and William Wiggington.
Fifth Ward-Emer Hopper, Robert
Kearfott, J. E. Johnson, G. w. Schih
and Guy Trammell.
On motion, Robert H. Boyd, esq,
wa made chairman and Mr.. Elmer
Hopper secretary of the convention.
Only two names were mentioned in
the convention for mayor, Mr.. Harry
s. Cushwa, DR.. w. E. Minghini and a
couple of others, whose names had
been suggested, having previously de-
clined to stand for the nomination.
In a very neat speech Mr.. John
Weaver, of the fourth ward, present
ed the name of Councilman Charles g.
Cushwa for mayor. Col. j. F. Thomp-
son presented the name of Councilman
E. v. Little.
The voting was by ballot, Mr.. d. II.
Stuckey and Mr.. A. Kogelschatz, jr.,
acting as tellers. The result of the
ballot was:
c. G. CushWa 2S
On motion, Mr.. Cushwas nominal
ton was made unanimous, which it
practically was anyhow.
That Mr.. Little did not develop more
strength in the convention was great
surprise to his many friends in t..
city.
Mr. Cushwa, the new standard
bearer, is the we'll known hardware
merchant and city councilman from
the second ward He is serving his
second term in council. which VIII ex-
pire June l, 1909, and is also presi-
dent of the fire board. AS member
of the city council for the past three
wears he has been active, efficient and
wide-awake.
During his residence in Martinsburg
for the past fifteen years, Mr.. Cushwa
has been a successful merchant and
business man and is recognized as one
of the towns most substantial and up
right citizens and if elected mayor,
there is no doubt as to his ability
intelligently discharge the duties OF
the office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
TEXT OF BILL PASSED BY LAS1u
LEGISLATURE.
Goes Into Effect May 26-Bars Closed
Tight on Sunday and Blinds Up
Heavy Penalties.

The new law regarding the prohibit
ton of the sale of liquors on Sunday
i'm West Virginia, as passed on Febru-
airy rs, 1908, at the special session of
the legislature, goes into effect May
26, or ninety days after it's passage. 1t
is herewith published as a matter OF
general interest, but especially to
those directly coTree. rse Act is
as follows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
WILL SERVE BIG SUPPER
Ladies Auxiliary Of the Y. M. c. A.
Getting Busy

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. NJ.
C. A., who will serve supper in the
rink on May 30, when the cornerstone
of the new Y. Nj. c. A. building will be
laid with impressive ceremonies, have
begun to map out their plans.
The auxiliary held a meeting on
Thursday, Mrs. w. ID. McCurdy, the
president, presiding. A committee on
supper and other subcommittee
were appointed, including a soliciting
committee. About ninety ladies' will
be enlisted in the work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
odd Fellows at Service.

Tuscarora and Berelyey lodges of
Odd Fellows, together with delega-
tons from the lodges in Hedgesvillae
and Inwood. attended service Sunday
morning at the Episcopal church. The
rector, Rev. John s. Douglas, preached
an appropriate sermon that was highly
appreciated by the order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
Child Dead.

Blanche May, the two-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Bow
ers, 205 East King street, died this
morning at 3 o'clock of pneumonia, at
ter an Illness of two weeks.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at the
house, conducted by Rev. ]. S. Doug
las, and interment in Green Hill GEM
etery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
Baseball Game.

A hot game of baseball was played
Friday afternoon between the High
School and Gold Dust teams. At the
end of the ninth inning the score was
a tell to II. AS the H. gh School
team refused TO play off the tie the
game was forfeited to the Gold Dust
boys by the score of TO 0.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
MISSION AT BERKELEY SPRINGS
Catholics viii Organize a Mission
Sunday, May 8.

Rev. FIR Thomas Wilson said Mass
at Berkeley Springs on Sunday. He
will organize a Catholic mission there
on Sunday, May 3, the prospects for
which are said to be yer promising.
In the absence of Rev. Father WI
son from town, Rev. Father Bradley OF
the Mission House, Washington, ofiei-
ated in ST. Joseph's Catholic church
here ON Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
AT THE Y. NJ. c. A.
Work Being Pushed Along on New
Building

Good progress is being made on the
new Y. NJ. C. A. building. The west
wall is up to the first floor, the first
row of window frames are set in the
rear wall, while work on the east wall
is we'll along Work ON the front wall
was commenced this morning. The
rock excavating at the southeast cor
ner OF the basement where the fur
naces viii be located was finished to
day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
Teachers Examination.

The first uniform teachers examina-
ton for the year 1908, will be held
Thursday and Friday, May % and ga
at Mason school building This exami
nation will be held under the old Law
and include General History anu Boob
Keeping.
WILLIS F. EVANS,
County Supt
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
Rays Biz stick.
.penses.

In the baseball game between In
dianapolis and Minneapolis Left Field
err Bin Kay made one run and brought
in one by timely hit in four times
at the bat. Minneapolis lost by the
score of 5 to 8, but nevertheless, Bill
was there with the stick. just as he
used to be here last season
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02

VIM. ]. BBrvan when he comes TO
Hagerstown next month to lecture will
be entertained at the Baldwin. Mr..
Bryan COTS one-half of the proceeds
of his lectures and pays his own ex-
penses
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02

Mrs. Frank o. Rutherford, West
Martin street, underwent an operation
for appendicitis at the City hospital
Sunday morning She was resting very
comfortably today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02

most popular republicans in the state,
and is untimely death has caused deep
sorrow in thousands of hearts He is
survived by his wife whom be married
about ten years ago.
The funeral was held this afternoon
at Hamlin, many of the state offic. ais
attending the obsequies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
Firm Dissolved.

Mr.. Robert Thompson has sold out
his interest in the commissary store
on south Queen street to his partner,
Mr.. Frank Durham, who will continue
the business. The store was opened
six months ago. Mr.. Thompson has NO
definate plans for the future may en-
gage in another line of mercantile
business here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02

Mr.. Joseph Wyndham and Mr.. Harry
Robbins, this city, spent Sunday in
Washington
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02
MRS. MARTHA CAGE DEAD.
Death Quickly Follows Stroke
Of Paralysis.
DR.SEAMAN DIES IN CUMBERL'D
Body viii Be Brought to Martinsburo
For 5uriaI--Was Former Res
ident of This City.

Mrs. Martha Cage, widow of A. J
Gage, died Thursday night at $3.50
O'Clock at her home on South Raleigh
street, extended, aged SO years.
Mrs. Cage suffered a stroke OF par.
alysis early Wednesday morning while
dressing. Her whole right side was
affected and blindness shortly follow.
ed She never regained Consciousness
after the stroke and her death was
painless.
Surviving are five children: y.
Stewart Cage, with whom she made
her home, and John NJ, this city; G.
e., Cumberland; BENZ. r., Urbanna.
O., and Mrs. Sue Trope, New York;
also brother, p. T. Busey, near Bun
ker Hill, and sister, Mrs. Jane Hen
shaw, in the West.
The funeral viii be held Sunday at
2:30 p. m. at the house, conducted by
Rev. G. S. Trump and Rev. J.. Paul
Wright. Interment in Green Hill Gem
etery.
Mrs Cage was the daughter OF Ben
jamin Busey and was born in Jeffer-
son county but resided here since
girlhood. She was a consistent mem
Der of the First Methodist church and
was a most estimable woman. She
was highly respected by a large circle
of friends.
Or. r. T. Seaman
DR.. r. T. Seaman, a veterinary sur
geon, died at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. w. Flora, in Cumberland
this morning at las o'clock, at the
age Of IS. His death was caused by
a complication OF diseases. The de-
ceased was born at Mercersville, IL
miles east of Hagerstown. He went
to Cumberland to reside last June. He
was skil1ful veterinary surgeon and
was especially well known in Berkeley
He is survived by his wife,
two daughters, Mrs. Flora and Mrs.
John Hamilton, residing in Cumber-
land. He also leaves a brother, MI.
James A. Seaman, of Sharpsburg,
Md.
DR.. Seaman was a member of the
Masons of Sharpsburg, the Elks OF
Martinsburg and the Odd Fellows OF
Md.
The remains of DR.. r. T. Seaman,
who for ten years was resident OF
and who died early Fri
day morning in Cumberland, will .r-
rive here Sunday morning on No. 6
and will be taken thence to the Epis-
copal church. where the funeral ser
vice will be held at p. m.
By request of the Masonic lodge in
Md, of which the deceas-
ed was a member, Equality lodge OF
Masons, this city, will have charge OF
the remains and win attend the flu
neral in a body.
DIR. Seaman was also a member OF
the Martinsburg lodge of Elks and
they will turn out os an escort to the
cortege and attend the funeral in
body. The interment will take place
in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-02

Miss Eta Rogers, West Martin
street spent Sunday in Kearneysville.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-22

The meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary
to the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men was not held this afternoon, being
postponed till tomorrow afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-22
BRYAN TALKS TO WORKING men

Marietta, Ohio, Oct. 22.-Great
crowds and lusty cheering was the
greeting to William J. Bryan here.
Just before the Democratic candidate
passed over the line into West Vir-
ginia late last night he expressed him
self as exceedingly well pleased with
the receptions accorded him in the
native state of his Republican oppon-
ent. Inspired by the fact that he liter
ally was carrying his warfare into the
camp of his political enemy. Mr.. Bryan
spoke with a vigor that even those
who have been with him throughout
the campaign could not fall to note.
While still in bed yesterday morn
ing newspaper was handed into his
state room and Mrs. Bryan read to him
a dispatch stating that the New York
Central railroad system was threaten.
ing its employees with reduction in
wages If he was elected This was his
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-22

Hear Complaints Against
The Railroads Won't
Stand For Town
SpatS

Guthrie, okla, Oct. 22.-The corpor-
alton commission yesterday conducted
hearings with Chairman Love presid-
ing and Commissioners Watson and
Love present. Several we're continued,
which will probably be settled out Of
court, including the case against the
Rock Island road, preferred by the
town Of jefferson, asking for better
drainage; the town of Ninnekah, ask
ing for a night agent; the town Of
Gearing. asking for street crossings;
the Anadarko Milling company. asking
for a sidetrack at their mill.
During the hearing of W. J. Caudill
ct al, asking for a flag station and
sidetrack for shipping of grain be-
tween Lone Wolf and Hobart, Chair
man Love called down some witnesses
from Lone Wolf and Hobart who were
testifying to the conditions of the
roads between these two points.
Chairman Love ruled that such evil
dence was not admissible and that
only such evidence as would show that
the people applying for the switch
could not furnish sufficient business
to the railroad company to Justify
them to install the switch would be
germane to the case. He stated that
the commission would not listtD to
town quarrels or fights between farm
ers and merchants, nor perrit citi-
zens of one locality to infringe upon
the rights of others.
The complaint of the Union Indus
trial Railway company, of Al'ne, ask
ing for physical connection at that
place with the Rock Island was heard
yesterday afternoon. Division Super
intendent Robinson and Attorney c. O.
Blake, of El Reno are representing the
Rock Island at the hearings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-22
NeW Factory In
Full Sizing

For the first time, the Jacobs Cigar
venor Factory, this morning started
up with all the departments in opera
tion and all the machinery in motion
The plating machine was the last
to be put in operation Mr.. Jacobs
had much trouble getting a compe-
tent man to handle It, but at last sue
ceeded in getting an expert who ar
rived last night and began work this
morning. There is now nothing to
interrupt the manufacturing process
from the time the raw metal is started
on its way till the finished machine
with all its delicate mechanism and
highly polished surfaces is turned out.
Today there were twenty-nine men
at work in the factory whereas at he
beginning on the month only eighteen.
we're employed. More men will be put
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-22
GOVERNOR Will
TOUR THE STATE
Arrangements Made for Special Train To
Garry Chief Executive on Speaking Trip
in Closing Days Of Campaign

Shawnee. Okla. Oct. 22.-Yielding
to demands from all narts Of the state
for speaking dates for Governor Has
kell, Chairman ]. B. Thompson Of the
Democratic state committee, an
nounces that he had chartered a spe-
cial train and arranged an itinery for
the chief executive which will make
complete tour of Oklahoma, com
mencing Monday morning, Oct rs. at
Eldorado, in the extreme southwest
ern portion Of the state and ending on
the following Saturday night at Bar
tlesville or Pawhuska, in the far north
east.
The complete itinerary has not yet
been agreed upon but will include the
following stops;
Eldorado. Monday morning; proba-
BILE stops at Altus, Snyder and Wal
ters; stops at Waurika, Comanche.
Duncan, MARROW, Lindsay, Pauls VAL
ley, Byars, stratford and Ada, have
been arranged.
From Ada the next stop will proba-
bly, be Coalgate, and from there the
special will go to Hugo via Durant.
The special will run east from Hugo
over the Frisco, probably to Benning-
ton, and will then go north with a
probable stop at Antlers. At Wister
Junction the train will be transferred
to the Rock Island and will proceed
to Wilburton and probably on to South
McAlester.
The itinerary of the northeastern
portion of the state has not been ar
ranged further than meeting at Bar
tlesyille Saturday afternoon. The spe-
cial may be abandoned there, or it may
run on to Pawhuska for night meet.
ing.
The train arranged for consists OF
a combination day and baggage coach
and sleeper Besides Governor Has
kell, a number of other prominent
state speakers will accompany the spe-
cial and will be dropped off at vart-
out points to speak where the sched-
ule prevents the governor from making
a long address.
The various county committeeman
will be guests of the state committee
on the special while the same is in
their county. Newspaper men and
the officials of the state committee
will be taken care OF on the train
throughout the trip.
1t is likely that several dates for
the governor will be secured for Grady
county.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-22
JAMES MAKES
'EM COUGHUP
THE COIN
Railroad MaGnate Comes
to The Rescue and
Raises SluSh
Fund

Chicago, Oct 22.-Walter wellman
says in the Record-Herald:
During the past week the Republican
national campaign fund has been en-
riched by contributions of several hun
dred thousand dollars and James j.
Hill is the man who has raised the
money. Mr.. Hill has thus taken the
place in the Taft campaign which my
dear Mr.. Hartman" held in the Roose-
welt campaign four years ago.
For the first time since the opening
of this years battle the Republicsa
national committee feels comfortable
financially and able to push the work
with vigor during the last fortnight
of the campaign. President Roosevclt's
influence was enough to get $1,000
from Andrew Carnegie, and some one
stirred up Mr.. Hill.
1t was James J. Hill who came to
the rescue of Mark Hanna during the
dark days of the first Bryan-McKinl sy
fight, when it looked as If the West
was going for silver and the nation in
danger of being plunged down to the
monetary basis of Mexico and Guate
Mala. Mr. Hill used his personal in
fluence among the rich men of New
York and procured for Mr.. Hanna a
considerable part of the $4,000, 900 fund
that was used in that campaign.
Now he has come to the rescue of
Mr.. Hitchcock in similar way. He
has spoken the words in the right cars
in New York, which has resulted in
a surprising increase of funds in the
war chest.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-22

cue for the day and he fired broad
side after broadside into the Republi-
cans in criticism of their campaign
tactics. He regarded the action Of the
railroad company as a new menace"
and declared that "the little ward heel
er who goes around and bribes a man
with IS is moral character beside the
man who attempts to use his power to
threaten those who work for him and
to buy them by promise of increase
or threaten by a promise Of a de-
crease.
Sixteen speeches were made by the
candidate yesterday While talking to
vast audience in front Of the Tod
house in Youngstown, Ohio, d big card
signed by number of the workers in
the steel plants was sent up to him
bearing the message: I'VE can't be
with you today, but We will be on
Nov. 8"