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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
FOUR MEET INSTANT DEATH
Ronney Timer Goes to Steep on the
Railroad Tracks.

William Sturgiss was crushed to
death by a Baltimore and Ohio ex.
cursion train near the depot at Rom
ney. 1t Is thought Sturgrss went to
sleep on the track. He was badly
mutilated. The dead a who was a
timer, was a SOL of William Sturgiss,
who died eighteen months ago. The
coroner's jury rendered a verdict of
unavoidable acc'dent.
Daniel Fitzstephens, aged 80, oil
we'll worker, was killed on the Wetzel
farm, a mile from Wallace, w. Va,
when att oil derrick collapsed and
crushed-him. With others he was en-
gagged IN tearing down the rig.
john Myers, Baltimore and Ohio
trackman, aged ~ years, was killed
by being run over by IN engine at
Cameron, w. Va. He had been mar
ried but a short time.
William H~ockstetler, aged So years,
a farmer living a few miles above
Frostburg, met instant death in the
Johnson lime quarry, when he was
caught under a fall of earth. He is
survived " a wife and one son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
~ NATIONALITIES
WORK IN w. VA. MINES

At least Twenty-Five different Ma
tionalities of miners wiz be found
working In the coal mines of West
Virginia. So say the reports coming
into the office Of the chief Of sne de-
partment of mines from operations
In the state or the sixty thousand
miners employed in the state it Is
believed that fully one-half are Amer.
leans while the remainder f. divided
among Is other nationalities.
Next to the American miner there
are more negroes than any other ma
tionality n the mines of West Viz
ginia In the vear ending June 30.
1907, there we're 9.90S negroes work
ing in the coal mines Of the state,
or at least that number reported,
while during the same year 20,409
American miners were reported to be
woking in the coal industry.
The annual reports of the depart
ment of mines shows whether these
foreign or American miners are EN-
ployed inside or outside of the mine
or at tine coke yard. The n~ationalities
reported are American, Negro, Ital-
ian, Hungarian, Polish, Austrian, Rus
sian, Lithuanian, Slavish, German,
English, Greek, Irish, Litvitch,
Scotch, Roumanian. Swedish, Welsh,
Syrian, Spanish, Macedonian, Belgian,
Servian, Bohemian, Japanese, French,
Danish, Bulgarian and Canadian.
According to the report OF 1907
from the department of mines from
Mcdowell county they have two Japs
working inside of a mine in that
county, while up in Barbour county
there is a Jap working on the out
side, the only three Japanese miners
in the state. Fayette county has the
only Canadian working at the mines
in the state, while Harrison county
has the only Frenchman digging
black diamonds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
HUNTING SEASON
OPENED TUESDAY
SPoRTSMEN OUT AFTER SOUR
.rRELs AND RABBITS.
Open Season for Squirrels and Rsb
hits Extends from September 18th
to January 1st.

The hunting season for both rab-
Bits ana squirrels opened In this
state Tuesday. Bright and early d
number Of the more enthusiastic
4sportsmen went forth into the rural
districts and took the first opportun-
9%r altered by the game laws to bag
some of the small game. The open
a for rabbits and squirrels ex-
tends from September 18th to Jan
uary list. "A number sportsmen In
camp were In the woods carry In the
morning, while several parties are
planning to cave in the mex few
days son hunting expeditions of two
or three days length.
Reports from the country districts
are that small game is plentiful this
year, and many a hunter Is getting
lais gun cleaned up in anticipation OF
"a axood days hunt. While both alb
iayits sSad squirrels are said to be
plentiful In the counties in this part
sof the. state most of the hunting the
next couple of weeks will be for the
latter as the grass and weeds are
too thick yet for good rabbit hunt
ing. Those who do not care for
hunting rabbits or squirrels but only
go after birds, will have to wait for
some time yet befoee they get their
favofite sport.
The season for pheasant Is from
October 18th to December 18th and
for quail from November list to De-
cefnber goth.
The hunters who go from the city
wiHu have to be careful about what
farms they go or to aunt. On ac-
count Of careless hunters having
caused. considerable damage in past
years many of the farmers have taken
a determined stand against the hunt
ers..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Pressed Clear THROUGH.

Children have a very fair idea of
what constitutes justice. and decidedly
object to being punished more than
they think they deserve. A bright, lit
tie seven-year-old committed some
trifiing misdemeanor and was taken to
task very seriously by her mother.
After listening some time in silence,
Mabel said: What makes you keep
talking to me so. mammal" Because"
replied the mother, II want to impress
1t upon your mind so that you won't
do it again" Well" was the response.
with the faintest culver Of grief in her
voice, Il think I'm pressed clear
through now" What could the moth
er do but conclude that the lesson had
been sufficiently dressed" for the
time being. and send the little culprit
about her play?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
MR.. BUSH
Says Business and Prospects Of the
w. M. r. r. Are Good.

Mr.. B. F. Bush, receiver of the w.
M. railroad. VINO, with Genera Man
ager Alexander Robertson, has been
on an inspection trip of the property,
has returned very optimistic about
the road and business outlook gener-
ally. He said:
"We found material improvement
all along the line, with evidences
multiplying of a return of confidence
and a disposition on the part of pro-
moters and manufacturers to engage
actively in the advancement Of their
ventures. This convinces me that we
are emerging from the slough OF
despond' through which the country
has been struggling for nearly TWO
years. I anticipate a general revival
as the abroad movement is one OF
the first to reflect the return of bus
mess confidence and more general
use of money in trade and indus
tries"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
THE NEW LAUNDRY
Sx. NEARLY COMPLETED
w. e. Philips New Structure Rising
, on Site of One Burned Down
Open Oct. 1.

1T win be recalled to mind that the
Martinsburg Steam Laundry, Mr.. w.
E. Philips, proprietor and manage,
was burned to the ground N day
last June n Mr.. Philips terribly
sburned in the conhagration and from
aUnich injuries he has only recently
recovered.
From the ashes of that fire there
rs now rising a new and commodious
laundry building just off West John
street, near Queen, and which is fast
nearing completion. The building is
frame, one and a half stories high in
front and 45x45 feet in dimensions.
The new laundry will have a high
CLASS equipment throughout. Some
of n machinery is already here and
other on the way. A IL horsepower
boiler viii furnish the motive power,
located on the south side of the
building. The dry-house will be on
the second floor, north front.
Mr.. Philips hopes to have the
laundy completed and nearly ready
for business by the first of October.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
HAVE NO CHANCE
TO USE NEW GUNS
Continued from PAGE cne.)

and enjoying good health. A few are
feeling the effects of the strange
water while on the march yesterday.
The boys Of Co. f were compli-
n1ented tnis morning by the inspect
ing officer on having the best arrang-
ed and ~cleanest kitchen in the regt
ment. Several of the boys spent Sat
urday night in the city and conse-
quently they are doing an extra term
OF guard duty tonight.
Tomorrow the and sham
battles will commence, between the
Blues and the Browns 1t is not
definitely known. to Wt1at army the
West Virginia troops will be assign
ed, but it is supposed that they will
be assigned to the Brown army.
Both armies will be under command
of a regular army officer.
The first copies of The Word were
received today and they were eagerly
grabbed up members of Co. r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Herr Schwartz Dead.

Herr Schwatz, inventor OF the pic
tue post card. is dead. Several claim
ants have arisen to this distinction,
but it is said that Herr Schwartz
first went to the German postal au-
thorities and suggested that views OF
the Rhine, Black Forest, and other
features of the %fatherland should De
transferred by a simple process to
post cards, which should be accepted
for transmission at the ordinary
rates. After due consideration this
was done, and from that small begin
ming has grown the enormous post
card business of today, circulating
billions Of cards yearly and employing
thousands of people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
BLUE AND GRAY MEET
Col. Shoemaker Hopes to Say some-
thing to Further the Friendship
Of the North and South.

Many prominent Pennsylvanians
will attend the unwilling and dedica-
ton ceremonies of the soldiers mon
umen erected by the state to the
memory of the heroes of the battles
of Winchester, which will be held in
the National cemetery at Winchester
on September 10, the forty-fourth an
niyersary of those bloody. conflicts.
Governor E. s. Stuart and star will
be present A reunion and campfire
will be held at Harrisburg on Sep
tember IS, and special trains will
leave there for Winchester.
Through the efforts of Senator Da-
yid Wisbert, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
appropriated $4,000 for a monument
to mark the graves of it's soldiers
buried in the National cemetery at
Winchester. &
Governor Stuart appointed Col. ]. M.
Shoemaker, of Pittsburg, chairman;
Gen. John w. Schall, of Philadelphia,
vice chairman, and Col. Lewis T.
Moore, of Philadelphia, secretary and
treasurer, as officers of tine monu-
ment commission.
OF the 5000 soldiers buried at
Winchester 800 had enlisted from
Pennsylvania.
The Turner Ashby Camp of Con-
federate Veterans has invited the
Pennsylvania veterans to be their
guests while in Winchester.
Colonel Shoemaker said: TT is my
honor to deliver tine monument to
Governor Stuart and in my address
. trust | may say something to fur
Their the friendship of the soldiers of
the two opposing armies.
Rev. DR.. J.. Fl. Lacy, pastor of the
Presbyterian church of Winchester,
whose father WAS killed when Stone
wall Jackson was wounded. will make
the address of welcome.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
LIKE THE ORDINARY MORTAL.
High Church Dignitary Had Name to
Sign to Check.

A comical story is told of the arch
bishop of York, who is an ardent fish
erman. Not long ago he betook him.
self for a few days to a little Yorkshire
village, which boosted a good trout
stream. and put up at q clean but mod
est hotel.
His grace on his arrival informed
the landlord who he was, and on leav-
ing wrote a check for his bill and
handed 1t to his host.
The landlord closely scanned the
signature and asked: What name is
this?"
wv. Ebor," answered his grace.
All said the landlord, as he peck
eted the check. Il thought you were
telling me a falsehood when you told
me you were the archbishop Of York.
The man evidently did not know
that an archbishop has a name like
an ordinary person.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Why Are We So Hard?

The following motto was on the
wall of a woman's bedroom: Let us
take hands and help each other to-day,
because we are alive together"
She Ia a bride of a year, and that
Is the sentiment with which she fur
nished her bedroom and tries to car
~ out in her everyday life. The hard
blow we give with a word. the mean
thought or harsh judgment recoils on
ourselves. No who Is hard
and critical is happy.
Take hands and help each other to
day" is the sure road to contentment
and happiness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
The County Court.

From The World of Thursday:
The county court as a committee
of viewers rel out this morning TO
view the arch bridge with stone
piers being constructed over Evans
run on the Sulphur Spring road, two
miles south of town.
Afterwards the court went to Kill
mer's spring, northwest of town, to
view a bridge that has been broken
|npwn. No other business was trans
sc5sl by the court today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
improvements.

Contractor S. A. Westenhaver has
begun to remodel and otherwise i'm
Queen and South streets. purchased
some time ago by Attorney c. e.
Martin.
Rutherford & Melvin are laying a
cement pavement in front of the Will
liam Edwards property, corner Of
Queen and John streets. The stretch
is 81 .eet.
Tho Aouse of Mrs. ]. B. Snodgrass
on Wesr King street, has been newly
painted and hat of Mr.. 8. ". Fiery,
adjoining, is beng treated in the
same nne
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
MARRIED IN SICK BED.
Miss Anna r. keplineer WEEDS Ed
ward v Sullivan.

Miss Anna Ruth Keplinger, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleggett KEEP
Finger, and Mr.. Edward Vincent Sui
Ivan were married last night at $3.50
o'clock at the brides home, PIT East
Liberty street, by Rev. Father Nc
Very, OF Winchester. The marriage
ceremony was performed at the bed
side of the bride, who is seriously ill.
Both are we'll known and popular
young people of town. Mr.. Sullivan is
a clerk in Mr.. A. M. Giloert's drug
store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Got Even with Maid.

Shirley Brooks, one time editor of
Punch, was noted for his whimsical
humor. "It annoys me-" he said. ono
day. III I am d~iscourteously treated
at the threshold of = friends door. l
remember once calling on some one.
and the maid. In her rudest names
told me he was not In, and shut the
door In my face. I felt I must b. r.
vsassd upon her somehow. 30 I r.
turned after an interval of Ave min
utss. rang the bell. and In my meekest
manner mildly said: Did l say hs
wasr'"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Amonq the Sick.

Little Clarence Baker. East Moler
avenue, is Ill with dipntheria.
Mr.. Tracy Snyder, of High street,
is suffering from a we're cut IN vs.
right hand caused by falling while
playing ball.
Mr.. Isaac Kilmer, assistant super
sntendent of the Metropolitan Life In.
ssnrance Co, is on the sick list at his
/. bome on Winchester avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
AUTO JACK is EcoND
Horse Owned by Mr.. Hewitt Makes
Good Time at Parkersbure.

At the annual West Virginia Fair
association race, in Parkersburg yes
terday. Auto Jack, owned by Mr..
Harry Hewitt, OF this city, won sec
ond place in the 2:19 class, pacing.
for purse OF $500, He won the first
heat in 2:16 IA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
MR.. RIGSsY STATE coNciLo7
Elected Today at State Council Of Jr
o. u. A. M.

At the state council of the Jr. Or
der United American Mechanics, in
session at Wheeling. Mr.. Oliver >.
Rigsby, this city, was elected state
councillor, having been nominated
yesterday without opposition.
Mr.. RIgsby, as state vice councilor,
could not attend the meeting by rea-
son OF his long continued illness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Enter New School.

From The World of Thursday:
MI. and Mrs. c. A. Miller, South
Queen street, accompanied their
daughters, Misses Mary Dunbar and
Averill. to Stanton, Va, this morn
ing, where they entered them as stu
dents in the Episcopal seminary, OF
which iirs. j. e. B. Stuart is prin-
cipal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
RoMNEY SHIPPING PEACHES
Over 200 Carloads Have Already Been
Sent to Market.

Peach shipments continue to be
heavy from Romney. A solid train
of six cars went out in n day, four
cars being billed through to New
York, The shipments from Romney
alone this season have aggregated so
far more than 200 carloads, and the
season is not nore than half over.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Opera House Improvement,

The front OF the Central Opera
house is being greatly improved by
a coat OF paint, the colors being pearl
grey with brown trimmings. A new
electric sign will be put in, in a few
days replacing the old and rathe.
unsightIy me.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Marriad chuma.

"Has he any f~riends," asked the
Judge q q prisoner In the dock.
Ne, only . wife," was the matter
of-fAct reply Of tho witness. Rather
hard on the wife not to be counted
a. her husbands friend, wasn't It?
II IL the perfection Of marriage
when q couple are real chums. . we'll
as lovers, Just as 1t Is the perfection Of
parenthood whom children count moth
or and father their real, best friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Barrett-G Gregory.

Miss Mary Ann Gregory, of Bed
ington, aud Mr.. Samuel w. Barrett,
this city, were married this afternoon
at two o'clock at the home of Mrs.
Mamie HUFF. Swartz street, by Rev,
DR.. J. A. Hoffheins. A few friends
were present at the ceremony. They
will reside here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
The WEDDING BELLS
RING OUT. FOR THEM
CONTINUED from Page ID

ing changed their attire Mr..and Mrs.
SnauIl left on no. IA for a two weeks
bridal trip. Leaving Baltimore to-
morrow morning they will go to At
lantic City, stopping in Philadelphia
several days on their return trip.
They will be at home after October
1, at 223 West King street, where
they win go to housekeeping.
The bride received many beautiful
and useful presents OF silver and
china ware, cut glass, linen, etc. One
notable present was a very handsome
silver service from Thompson &
Thompson.
The First Baptist church and Sun
day school presented a h~alf-dozen
solid silver table spoons.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas A. Supplee and is
a social fayorite in Martinsburg. She
is choir against In the First Baptist
church, and is active in the work of
church and Sunday school. She Is
held In the highest esteem by all the
many who know her and have learned
to admire her.
The groom is the son of the late
Thomas M. ShaulI and is a native OF
Jefferson county. He has resided
here for the last six years and is one
of Martinsbubrg's most popular and
sterling young men. He is bookkeep-
er for Thompson & Thompson, by
whom he mas been employed for the
last three years. He enjoys the con-
fidence and respect OF everybody.
An enjoyable prelude to the we'd
ding took place Tuesday evening at
the home of Mr.. Shaull. 122 East Mar
tin street. when his sister, Miss Jen'
ME Shaull, entertained the wedding
party. and a few intimate friends.
Ramer-kiImer.
Miss Percie Kilmer, daughter of
Mrs. Harry d. Kilmer, and Mr.. Pey-
ton H. Kramer were married this ev-
ening at $50 O'Clock at the beautiful
home OF the bride at Rfley's Ford,
two miles southeast of Martinsburg.
Rev. w. d. McCurdy, OF the First
Baptist church and pastor OF the
bride, oficiated.
Owing to the recent death of the
groom's mother in this city, the we'd
ding was an extremely quiet event,
only the brides family and a few
intimate friends being present. After
a wedding trip to the seashore md
the eastern cities MI. ana Mrs
Kramer will recide in Waynesboro, Fa.
The bride is one of the most att
tractive and charming young women
in Berkeley county and wnom TO
know is to admire.
MT. Kramer is a son of the late
George w. and Catherine Kramer and
is a native of Martinsburg, where
he spent nearly all his life. For sever
al years he was head clerk at Hotel
Berkeley and became widely known.
Last spring he engaged in the hotel
business for himself, becoming a
partner and manager OF the Leland
Hotel in Waynesboro, where he has
already gained the confidence Of the
people geserally.
Rickenberg-Stott
Miss V. Stott, darnghter of Mrs.
Anna Stott, North M~artlnsburg, and
MI. John H. Rickenberg. IF Cumber-
land, were married this evening at
6 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage
by Rev. C. s. Trump. A wedding sup
per at the home of the bride followes'
the ceremony. They will reside in
Stanhope, N. j. The bride has many
friends here who Will regret to see
her leave town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
ickenberq-Stott
lNatai Statistics

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Tur-
ner, of Harrisburg, at the home Of
Mr., ]. w. Smith, North Queen
street, a son.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Staub-
ly, Moler VENUE, a son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19

Lewis Graham. aged 81. is dead at
Charleston. He vas born at Blue
Creek station and lived in Kanawha
county an his life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
IN CHANCERY
ARE DISPOSED OF
Continued from Page ~
the name Of his administrator.

the name of his administrator.
A. G. Nadenbousch, trustee, VS.. p.
NJ. Hollis, ct AL, decree confirming re-
port Of distributions made By substi-
tuted trustee and ratiring the cause
from the docket.
j. M. Spurrier VS.. r. f. Hobbs, ct
al, order docketing motion for the
appointment Of a special receiver
and setting a day for the hearing OF
arguments upon the same.
George s. Whitacre VS.. ". Belle
Anderson. ct al, decree confirming
sale Of real estate and making dis
tribution of the proceeds OF gale TO
the parties entitled thereto.
Proceedings at Law.
J. G.. Anderson. etc. VS.. c. e.
Ridgeway, order filing affidavit of de-
PENDANT and fling plea.
State of w. Va. use of JEFF Page, VS..
4. r. Lemen. action on constable's
bond, order oyerruling demurrer and
giving leave to answer.
State of w. Va. VS.. Elmer Slime,
appeal from a justice. order requiring
prosecuting witness to give security
for costs within 80 days or cause to
be dismissed.
Court adjourned until Friday morn
ing at $50 o'clock.
From The World of Wednesday:
At the session of the circuit court
yesterday afternoon the Ease OF the
state against Wilbur Robinson, w. G..
Toup and Lawrence Shipper, three
youths of town who were arrested
some ime ago for larceny, came up
for trial. Robinson and Shipper
plead guilty of breaking into J.. T.
Lloyd's store and stealing some pen
knives. ETC.. and Toup plead guilty to
breaking into the office at Lee NJ.
Bender's lumber yard and stealing
some postage stamps and a small sum
OF money. The boys were sentenced
to the Reform school in Taylor coun-
ty, until they are II years old.
Virgil Johnson, colorei, convicted
of cutting Lester Tut, another young
colored man of town with a razor,
was sentenced to Is months in the
~penitentlary.
Stacey Parker pleaded guilty to
the larceny of potatoes from his en-
ptoyer, Mr.. Cunningham, north OF
town, and was sentenced to one year
in the penitentiary.
Samuel Buckbill, of Washington
county Md, pleaded guilty to stealing
a horse from William Rice. west OF
Martinsburg. He was sentence to
two years in the pe~nitentiary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Religious Notes.

Rev. John s. Doug.as will hold ser
vices at Bunker Hill mex Sunday az
ternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-13
More Sheep.

Keisel & Nelson of Parma recent
ly purchased so Lincoln ewes that
are said to be the finest ever ship
ped to Canyon County. They were
purchased in Canada and cost over
$50 per head. 1t Is well known
fact that this firm always buys the
best grade of stock to be found, it
was so when they handled horses
and cattle and the same rule will
be followed with sheep. These gen.
tlemen will have several pens on
exhibition at the Canyon County fair
this fall. Mr.. Nelson was in Caid-
well Wednesday. and purchased
Deerfng mower and rake from the
Idaho Implement Co.. and win COM
mence haying next week.