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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
MANY COURT CASES
MAN HEAVILY FINED FOR FELoN.
ious ASSAULT.
cross,suit TO Be Tried Before Justice
Thonpson--case Against Tree
Inspector TO Be Heard.

Harry Lord and his brother, Edgar,
this city who we're sued for .felonious
assault, oath Of james Z. Hess, OF
Gerrardstown district, had a hearing
Tuesday afternoon in the court house
before Justice Felker.
Attorneys Robert H BOYD and Ward
p. Lindsay for the state and j. M.
Woods for the defendants.
About twenty witnesses were ex-
amined. Harry Lord was found gull
ty and the justice imposed a fine Of
s25 and costs. The case against Ed
gar Lord sas dismissed.
The suit was the outgrowth Of a
fight at Harry Lords sale out at the
mountain a couple weeks ago In
which Hess got the worst OF it.
A cross-sut.
This morning Harry Lord swore out
warrant for the arrest Of James and
John Hess, charging both with dis
turbing the peace at his sale aud.
Furthermore, charging the former with
assault and the latter with petit lar.
ceny.
The hearing will be he'd Tuesday,
March "a, before Justice Thompson.
Tree Case Next.
The case Of the state against Lewis
fs1.to,, All. o;+,- mill ~, taord hafhrp
Justice Harry S. Thompson, ON Tues
day, March 26. This is a case Of tres
pass. oath of James Hess, Gerrards-
town district, and dates from last Sep
te,nber. It is alleged that Mr. Clohan.
a state tree inspector, went to the
premises Of Mr.. Hess and chopped
down some fruit. trees affected with
San Jose scale. ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
COUNTY COURT SESSION
COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE LOT
or MAGISTRATES, alLLs.
VIII Of Mrs, Ellen 5cody Introduces
FOR Propxte---AN. G. Edwards
Named AZ ENeeutor.

The county court continued It's ses-
sions today This morning the COM
missioners went over q big batch Of
magistrates bills and passed some OF
them.
The will OF Mrs Ellen Doody. late
OF East Martin street, was produced
and partly proven. The win devises
sio0 to w. G. Edwards. who il also
named executor Of the estate. After
bequeathing articles of furniture and
other personal property TO relatives
aud friends, $50 IS set aside. the Iii.
come Of which IS TO be applied 70
keeping the grave OF the deceased 81
order. After the funeral expenses
and other obligations IRE paid the res.
ldue Of the estate Is devised TO Mary
Harley and Sallie cronan share ana
share alike, and al the death OF the
former her share Is 10 80 10 the Lat,
ter
The will il dated Alag ~. 1897
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
NOTES FROM mARLowE
ltens Of interest Reported BY Our
Correspondent.


Correspondent.
Marlowe. March 49, Mrs. Robert
Mix and little daughter Lizzie, OF
Failing Waters. spent Sunday with
Mrs J. D. Jack, this place
Mr.. ). p. Lands has commenced
work on new house On his farm
near Marlowe.
Mr.. Philip Lindsay, Of Warfofds.
burg. Fulton county. Pa. has been
spending few days with his rother.
Mr. Charles Lindsay At Failing
Waters
Mr., Eddie .Smaltz has been spend
ing few weeks with relatives IN
hampshire county.
Mr.. Jacob Sites will have sale 81 his
personal property this week and wlll
move 20 Martdnsburg the INST o.
April They will be missed Dv their
many friends in this community
Miss Hannah Barnes Is spending a
few weeks with friends III Jefferson
county
mr.. and Mrs G II. Ruble save 4
social % their many friends THURSDAY
evening a large crowd was present.
refreshments We're served and an hal
very peasant evening together
Misc Olive Houck spent SUNDAY
here with hoale folks and friends
Miss Amanda Jack apent Saturday
IN MartinSburg
Harmony SUNDAY school will hold
their election OF officers for the en-
suing year Sunday morning
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Roy g. Lupton.

After 3 brief illness of plura pneu-
monia, Roy Rutledge Lupton, "a years
Years old, died Tuesday at his home
near Winchester During the Span
ish-Anlerfcan war he served in the
United States navy at Santiago and
other engagements. He is survived
by his father, Dir. John s. Lupton, his
widow and two brothers. former State
Senator S. L. Lupton and Edward
Lupton
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Christian Science Victory

Boston. March 19--In the Massa-
chusetts Legislature yesterday, the
committee on public health gave Rep
resentatiye Peabody leave 10 with.
draw his two bills directed against
Christian Science. This can be taken
as meaning that there will be no anti
Christian Science legislation at this
session. One CT Mr.. Peabody's bills
was on the same lines as the measure
before the Maryland legislature. for.
bidding Christian Science practition-
ers 70 charge Fees for their sery 'ces
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
COUNTY SALOONS CUT OUT
Charleston Only To Have Drinks.
Kanawha County Court Rules.

Charleston. March 1S.-The liquor
dealers and sa'oon people in this city
and county We're thrown into constern-
alton yesterday by the announcement
By the members Of the Kanawha coun-
~ court that no saloon license would
be issued in this county outside the
city Of Charleston for the year 1908,
This will effect about 100 saloons
In the county whose licenses expire
May /.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Attraction Tonight.
WANT NEW uNlFoRMo
Ryneal Fire Company viii Take Up
Demonstration Matter.

Ryneal Fire Company viii Take Up
Demonstration Matter.
Ryneal Co No / held a meeting. on
Tuesday night for the purpose of in.
creasing the fund recently started for
the purchase Of new uniforms for the
men. the number required being 30.
1t was decided. as special induce
ment, to chance off fine gold watch
and committee will call on the peo-
pie to sell chances. If lady holds
the lucky number she will get a lady's
handsome gold watch.
AS told in this paper. Tuesday. the
Ryneal CO. was not represented at
the meeting of the fremen Monday
night when the idea of holding fire
mems demonstration in Nav was prac-
tically dropped by the fremen them
selves. Now the Ryneal boys intend
to take up the matter. They decided
to wait until their next regular meet
ing night. April Z. and If the business
men OF town fall 10 raise the money
for the demonstration in the mean
time, they will make an effort TO raise
it themselves by subscription
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
RELEASING The BALDWIN
Improvements That Will Beauty the
Front Of the Hosiery.

Improvements OF the Baldwin hotel.
Hagerstowu for this spring viii partly
consist OF reg'asslng the front. The
Grove Bros store has very hand
some design for the new extension.
one big glass covering the front where
the barber shop is now. The ladies'
entrance comes out and a glass goes
in. The door to the east OF the por-
tico comes out and big glass goes
in there as weM as in the writing
room This will improve the front
considerably.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
HER 18TH BIRTHDAY
Mrs Kenssl Given Pleasant Surprise
BY Near Kin.


Mrs. John j. Kensel, residing at the
north edge of town, was given a de-
hghtfu surprise Monday by a visit
from her children, grandchildren and
REORGANIZATION, the occasion be,
ing her 18th birthday They came
with baskets laden with good things
prepared ready for the table Natural
ly the aged lady was oyerjoyed to
have her family all around her again,
and the time spent together is long to
be remembered by all.
There were present Mrs. Kensers
six children, th'rty-s.x grandchildren
and thirteen at-grandchilircn and,
also her only surviving sister, Miss
Sophia Turner, West Martin street.
this city. She received a numb T of
gifts ard the wish was general that
she may live to enjoy many more
birthdays All remarked upon her ex-
cellent health and spirits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
YOUNG LADY DIES
Mics Alice NJ. Forney Expires Tues
day evening.

Miss Alice NJ Forney, daughter Of
Mr.. James A. Forney, 543 North High
street, died Tuesday evening at Z o.
clock at her home, aged 81 years;
Though suffering for some time with
infiamatory rheumatism her condition
was not regarded as dangerous. so
that her death was sudlan and un-
expected. heart failure ID sing the i'm
mediate cause,
Surviving are her parents. three
brothers and one sister, Charles E..
Walter t. and Alonzo A., at home, and
Mrs Evers Deran, this city
Miss Farney was member Of the
United Brethren church. ana was a
very estimable young lady. She was
born and raised here and many
friends mourn her untimely death.
The funeral will be he'd Thursday
at 2:30 p. m. in the United Brethren
church. In the absence from town
of Rev A. 3. Wilson, pastor or the
deceased, the service viii be conduct
ed by Rev. G s Trump, OF the Lus
theran church Interment in Green
Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
DRUNK LIST ALARMS
Winchester Aroused BY Mayors Ac-
ton In Fighting II.

Winchester, Va. March 1S.-Mayoi
Baker on Tuesday evening began the
preparation of list of persons regard
ed as hsbituai drunkards This is pro-
vided for in the Byrd LIQUOR law, and
the announcement that such list
will be posted has caused a stir III
view of the fact that many. hereto
fore unsupported by most PEOPLE, are
included.
Official lists are about to be post
ed in all saloons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
CONFERENCE IN SESSION
United Brethren Open Annual
Meeting at Keyser.
BISHOP CARTER PRESIDING
Presiding Elder Gruver, OF This City.
Offers Prayer at Opening Services
Many in Attendance.


keyser. March AS. Bishop 4 G..
Carter Chattanooga, Tenns was Of
Totally received BY the conference this
morning and presented with the gaveI.
HE will preside throughout the entire
session IN the absence OF Bishop j.
s. Mills, who Is now touring urope
Ill the interest or the church.
the conference was called to order
promptly al o'clock Prayer was
offered BIS Presiding ELDER Guver, Al.
r tsunkhouser and pr q. Il. IIott.
The entire Conference was touched
with His spirit who delights 10 bless
a body cf good men,
The singing conducted by Professor
i If Renbush. OF Dayton. Va, was
old fashioned; that type that stirred
our forefathers and encouraged them
on IN their great fight for p..r,ty and
holiness.
-'fhe bishops address was brief, but
70 the point. He dealt largely upon
so-called 'isms that prevail IN the
South and Southwest Warning the
ministers to fight shy Of all fanatics
and cranks who seek the destruction
OF the church. he used the admonitIon
Of Paul In which he said that he would
rather speak Eve words with the splr-
II and understanding than 10 speak d
thousand words In an unknown
tongue.
He also dwelt at length upon the
great strides that had been made In
the South along the temperance line.
saving that II was sail and deplor-
ing fact that every barrel OF whiskey
was labeled II s.. which simply
meant that us christians largely.
were responsible for the wreck 10
ives ana homes
The calling Of the roll was sad In
It's nature. two OF the faithful pastors
having gone 70 their eternal reward:
these were Rev e X Clifford, HAIR
risonburg, and Rev J b. Scott.
ef Roanoke.
heN, Y. y. Holt, who for a quarter
o. a century has served as recording
secretary Of The conference was IMAM
imously elected again to that position
with Rex. A. s Hammock to assist.
Committees Of the various depart.
ments were then appointed by the
bishop.
Presiding Elder Gruvers report was
read and III many respects 1t was the
best report in The history OF the
church. His jurisdiction covers 30
circuits, two stations and four half
stations with missions prospective.
over a thousand have been added 10
the church, many improvements made
70 the Old church property and new
property purchased for the enlarge
ment OF the work.
Presiding elder Gruver from Mar.
tansburg. has arrived with Els usuat
amount Of yigor and energy. and ia
nlghly pleased with the manner In
which the preachers under him have
handed their work during the past
year and he has nothing TO feel cn,-
barassed over.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Mr.. and f9rs. Timmons Entertain In
Homer Of Sons Birthday.

Mr.. J. william Timmons became Oh
age on ST. Patricls day and that ev-
ening his parents, Mr.. and AIRS. John
Timmcns West Race street. entertain
ed IN honor q the event About thir-
ty guests we're present and very de-
lIghtful time was spent BY ar Mr.
Timmons was warmly congratulated
on attaining bis manhood and was
also the recipient OF number 81
handsome presents from his family
and friends.
A bounteous supper vas served
which was not the least enjoyable
feature Of the occasion. Mss Lulu
Grove presided at the punch bowl.
The guests remained under the hos
pitable roof until late hour.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Both Are Liable.

ii has been decided by one Of the
district courts of this state that phy-
sicians who reclSlessly issue prescrfp-
tons for whiskey may be Indicted, as
we'll as druggists who fill such pre-
scriptions without. inquiry as 10 the
reasons for the use Of whiskey The
matter OF good faith Is thing for
the determination Of the jury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Mr. Frank G Trump has been APP
pointed postmaster al Kearneysvi'le.
Jefferson county
MIR Trump, who is an almost daily
visitor to this city, Is an active and
judacious business man and Will make
a most efficient postmaster He is to
be congratulated He Is nephew Of
Rev G. s. Trump, OF Martinsbusg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
FRESH EGGS
Government After Dealers WHO Sell
the Storage Variety for New.

Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson is
pro scouting dealers who label storage
eggs fresh; also those who label
them strictly fresh II Mr.. Wilson
y successful In Legally ESTABLISHING
the fact that an egg laid IN The misty
past and preserved n cod air is not
fresh he Will earn the plaudits eg-
cry egg-eater IN the United States
The storage egg has not onlv caused
the securing OF an edible egg 70 be
almost impossible In winter but is
the means Of keering up the price Of
the newly laid article IN summer.
Representatives Of storage houses buy
up entire productions when the hens
are busy with the result that few find
Their way to market except Via the
Chicago route
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
CLOSE 'Em UP
Gamblers u Charleston Have Been
Warned To Quit Business.

Charesbon. w. va, March 10
Former Mayor John p Floyd is out in
a card in which serves notices on the
gamblers Of Charleston that they
must either close up or he will prose
cute them Charleston as a wide-open
gambling town, has been a marvel to
strangers who say that 1t Is as bad as
the Klond'ke. There are alleged to be
at least dozen professional gambling
joints in the city. Mayor Holley.
whose administration has been en-
dorsed, informed the chief OF poles
TO close the gambling dives. but to
wink the other eve at the gentleman
" gamblers. according to that Of
ficial's sworn statement when Holley
fired him as incompetent when he
made on effort to close all gambling
places.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Mrs. GerIinq Buried Today.

The body Of Mrs. Elizabeth Cerling
late of West King street, who died
about three weeks ago and which was
placed in a vault in Green Hill GENE.
terry al the time. was inferred this af-
ternoon at four O'Clock. Rev. c. S
Trump conducted short service at
the grave.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
improvements.

Mr.. D. H. Barry Is having his East
Martin street saloon much improved
~ appearance By a new metal ceiling
The walls will also be covered with
the same material ana all freshly
painted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Child Dead.

Nellie May. the two-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr., and Mrs. w. NJ Waybig.
$40 Second street. died this morning
al 6 o'clock Of pneumonia The child
had not been we'll for a long time
Funeral Saturday at p. M from the
house and interment in Green Hill
cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

With the killing Of Norval Plumley
by Victor Rudd, in Huntington last
week, Cabell county has q record Of
22 murders in the past three years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
New Rink Onens.

Mr. Leroy B. Frankenberry. of the
postoffice force, went to Harpers Fer
ry this afternoon TO assist in the open
Ing of the new skating rink there to-
night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Moved to Berkeley Station.

Mr. Abbie Grove, who resided on
the Homer Trees farm. north Of this.
city, is moving to Berkeley Station
today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

George Walker, north Of town. was
arrested last evening b. Ofiicer Hoi-
Ills for being drunk on the streets and
was locked up.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

The printing Office beins erected
by Sprinkle Pros, on College street,
Is nearing completion.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-23
DIED..

BOND-on Fr-dav. Angst o. -s1- AZ her E1Dz.
sls New jersey aT5l-e northwest. az 80 p U-.
SCSANNAH MARC EEClI widow q s. s
Bond n D. sE-l s-7e-- vea-s-
Funeral services % va11- friends are invited.
VIII ds held 40 -le family residence On Monday
az p H. I--e--sl- rrivar5- IPllsL1-Ezla
papers please C----
FORD-On F-i5ag. August o. 1905 g. sa1 a. n.
at her residence, 81 Firsz s-rss- 1-r-lwes-.
ANNE PRAY FORD. viloE of William T.
Fu1e-sl from al0-s residence Monday AZ Z p n
Fr5a7. August q. 1875 gC-
BULFH s1l e August and Claudia l7erlz-5t.
a=s5 two seas and t-rss months
Funeral frgu $50 h s--ee- southwest Ca Mao5sy
- 2 r.
CT NSON-Oa Fri5av. AuS-st q. Its. ar % a. za-.
ELIZABETH GTNSON- beloved wife q Z q
Guns-u and daughter rf Mrs. Catherine Bisczs-
aer Ia-e resi5ensa. Us seventh street u1rJzsas--
The Hague. JOSEPH COERTEN HORN
BLOWER
JACKSON-On Fri5ay. August e. INs. JOSEPH
NE l. JACKSON d4as1-er e Mary l. JACK
s-u lu6c Far1anJ and lie late Daniel Jaczsol,
aged fGrty-s-veu yeaIs.
Funeral 81 2 3 o. >un57- from the residence Z
her sister. Es-ells Y Rowe -EZ4 IS s-rell
northwest. InterE@ut A. Roc Greek Cemetery
SsuTH-Ou Friday. August e. l-5. at IL D. r.
al the -gslll--- Il fr- father after a long AID
ualnfgI illness. wLieA she hara uith Ca--s-ia1
f1r-i,ude. SUSIE T. SMITH beloved 5z--z-a-
Of Jesse and the late Lay A. Sc5-y SISTER q
wife Of Rev. Charles T. Smith. ot Charleston.
: C.
Funeral fr,m her fathers residence. SOS G.-a1d
street northwest. Monday a. 2 p n
The Washington herald., 1908-08-23
GEN. HAMS GOES TO GOTHAM
Quits Washington After Raising
Funds for Sons Defense.
Trial OF Capt. Peter {. Hains, Jr-,
and Thornton J. Haius VIII
Cost small Fortune

Having successfully eIuded all wouid-be
inte-viewers. Gen Peter c. Hairs. father
of Capt Peter @. Hams. jr-. and Thorn
ton Jenkins Hams, who played the lead
ing roles ia the William E Annis tragedy,
left Washington for New York yesterday
afternoon
Cen Hams lefJ the sho-eham Hoce-
where lie had been stopping during his
hr.et s151G-u In Washington. shortly az
Ter O'Clock. He took the O'Clock train
for New York
Although Gen. Hams declined 70 d.
vr.-se his reason for coming here. Il IS
thought lt was his intention 20 raise
funds 20 be devoted 20 the defense Of his
son. when the trial t0- the killing OF An
mis- IS called il is known Gen Hams
devoted most OF yesterday 20 interviews
with some Of the most prominent real
estate dealers of the city
What success He had. If il was lis de-
sire 10 obtain funds. was not learned
The defense. lt is announced by aytor-
nevs for the Hams brothers. VIII be in
sanity. which VIII entail the expenditure
Of O. large amount OF money for the serv-
Ices os aIIeulsts and lawyers Il became
arpa-eur THAI dollars would De an i'm
p1rta1t factor -n the trial when Assistant
District Attorney Darrin OF New York.
asked for Sll.t'l for the prosecution Of the
prisoners
Arriving in Washington about % 'clocz
on Friday night. Gen Hams registered ~
the S1oreaam and retired almost iume-
5.ateIy. He arose early and made prepa-
rati01s for hard days work. intending
tla disposal Of important business affairs
which have been neglected since The
shooting. Gen Hams went 20 his Office u
the Union Trust Building ia the morning
and disposed OF a lot OF mail that had
accumulated IN his abseHce- He then
went 90 his home. SIS Eighteenth street
northwest. which had been locked up for
the summer. Here Ee obtained a few
things be wished 20 carry 20 New York
on his return % his Office in the Union
Trust Building. Gen Hams was met by
number OF newspaper men He said
be had nothing 10 say about This matter
10 the newspapers and plainly showed
his annoyance ct being questioned
Efforts 10 elicit Information from the
raso-lte soldier were futile he said the
Truth in the affair would come TO light al
the trial. and until then he did not care
TO have anything 10 say The general
gave as the reason for his silence The fear
that anything he said might be misco1-
strGed- and thar TOO much had already
been said
Gen Hams appeared TO be in good
health, and walked with a quick. firm
step. Characteristic Of The army officer
The Washington herald., 1908-08-23

I was awakened IL the dead Of night
By loud cry. Who ii was aroused me
don't know When I spraug 10 my feet.
the entire room seemed euveIoped IN
flames. and I had barely tine 10 save my
self I am thankful 70 whoever uttered
that cry"
Miss AEgeline Simiu-0u. sans wardrobe,
sans trunk. and sans considerable money
returned to her mothers home. at II24 5
street yesterday morning 20 give the ac-
count quoted above Of her narrow escape
from death in the IRE which destroyed
the Owlyout Lodge Hotel in Clinton C0uu-
", y Y. on Thursday last
Praises the Rescuers.
Mss Simlnton is warm in her praise OF
those who aided the guests 10 get to the
entrances. and declares that but Tor the
.cool-Eeadeduess OF several men the burn
ing building might have been the funeral
pg-Ee OF half score Of persons.
You see she explained. .'the build
ing was. in some respects. Ike a huge
barn II was ali wood. large. rambling.
and difficult 10 get at
By the time the FIRE had gained a fair
.headwav. there was sheet OF fame aris-
ing from the north end OF the lodge that
would throw almost anybody into
panic The smoke was binding, and the
flames SO fierce that they fairly bit even
when they were not near YOU
When 7 weakened the first thought
that came 10 me was Of The S14 IN ny
trunk I made a desperate effort 10 zer
20 the trunk and 6ad the money before
leaving could not Hardly had
placed my hand on the lid than the Ere
and smoke fairly slreeE toward me
was half cl0kel- staggered toward
the door and in the sitting mist the hand
q some one guided me from the blazing
Inferno 20 the door
Replaces Her Wardrobe.
Miss Siuiaton spent The whole OF yes
terday il replacing JLe wardrobe she lost
in the FIRE
She says the loss 20 the v-oQ--a-0rs Of
OwIyOUt lodge. Miss Edith c. Nesc1--
and Miss Alys Z Bentley. must have
been heavy as the building vas zl-t=d-