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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
In Chancefy
W. II. Thomas. Admir-, C. T. A.
of George Bullet, decd
VS..
Erica Bullet. ct al.
CommiSsgo nersS Office

Martinsburg. w. Va. Feb. G, 1908
To al persons interested in the above
entitled cause.
BY decree of the Circuit Court
of Berkeley County, w. Va, entered
in the above entitled cause. on the 81
day of January, 1908. the same was
referred TO me. with instructions. to
ascertain and report.
Fhst-The personal estate, owned
by the said George Bullet, at the time
of his death, the character and value
thereof
Second-The disposition if any,
made of gaid personal estate, by Wiz
bur H. Thomas, his administration, G.
7. A., and to state and settle his ac-
counts. as such administrator
Thlrd-The debts ewing by the said
George Bullet, at the time of his
death, together with their respective
amounts and priorities.
Fomth-The real estate. owned by
the said George Buliett, at the time
Of his death, its quantity, description
and location
Fifth-And such other matters as
any of the parties in interest may re-
quire Or ysaid commissioners may
deem proper, the same being peril
nent
You will therefore take notice that
| have fixed on ATo.day, the sixteenth
day of March, 1908, at 10 a. m as the
time when and my Office in Martins
burg, w Va, as the place where !
will proceed to execute the said OF
der Of reference and if, from any
cause the same be not completed or
that day, it win be adjourned from
time TO time at the same place unit
Il is completed Given under my hand
this 9Th day Of February. 1905.
w. v, COLsTON,
Commissioner in chancery Of SAID
Court 1874
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TO the Creditors OF George Bullet,
decd.
In pursuance Of decree of the Cir
cult Court Of Berkeley County. w. Va,
made in a cause therein pending, to
subject the real estate of the said
George Bullet TO the payment of his
debts YOU are required to present
yourlcIaim against the estate of the
said George Bullett for adjudication,
to w B. Colston. commissioner at
his office in said County, on or before
the 18th day of March. 1908.
Witness Il. Dew Gerhardt Clerk OF
the said Court ''l 1e N
fS-6t EDeW GERHARDT, Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

Hon T.. c. Henshaw of this city,
has announced his candidacy for del
egate to the national convention at
Chicago and from the encouragement
he has received it looks as though he
win have little opposition. Mr.. Hen
shaw is thoroughly acquainted with
the political complexion of West vir-
ginia, and better representative
could not be found II can be conf
IDENTITY expected that should he be Sc
lectel as a delegate he will be an
unqualified Taft supporter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
FIREMEN ELECT OFFICERS
COMPLETE ROSTER OF HOSE
COMPANY NO. 3.
Captain Chapman Appoints Full Corps
of Assistants-Fire Ladies' Now
in Fine Form For Duty.

1 ne liloL tGfaultl AAiCNLtilE5 III biis
year of Hose Co. No. 8 was held in
ffremens hall on Thursday night
Feb. 10. Nearly all the members
were present and the meeting was
very enthusiastic President e. c.
Henshaw occupied the chair The fol
lowing officers were elected for the
year;
f. G. Henshaw, president.
c. NJ Seibert, treasurer.
James ID. Hollis, secretary.
Fenton McBee, assistant captain.
Capt. d. Park Chapman continues
in office for another year, he having
been elected for two years. He is
also a member of the fire commission
Each of, the officers were called
upon for a speech and responded with
happy little talks TO the boys. Capt
Chapman made the following ap
pointmeuts for the year;
Nozzlemen-J John Gordon, John Glib
bons. James D. Hollis, Cecil Ken
bricks, Grantham Welsh and c. X
Chambers.
Axemen Charles Widmyer, Harry
Fitzpatrick, S. Kilmer and r. w
Eubanks
Plugmen-James Johnson, Harry
Myers, Frank Norris. w. e. Barr.
Hose William Lockhart
Carl Small. d. Il. .Peawell, Bert Locke
G. w. CAN'T and e. II. Keedy.
Salvage Corpse L. Keller, ] F
Thompson, J. C. Keller, c NJ Seibert
A. S. Poisal
The company is in a fourishine
condition and are now getting theii
uniforms which are neat and nobby
The company desires to thank those
who have so literally contributed t
the uniform fund. Among those wht
contributed are Alex. Clohan, e. F
Willard. E. c. Henshaw F. S. En-
inert, each $40, and w. II. Crawior'
IS. Many others have also contributed
money to the fund.
The members of No. are amonj
the best fire fighters in the city an,
always respond to an alarm Of fire
They We'll deserve the support OF tn
people as nearly all the large indus
tries of the city and many OF tn
/ finest residences are in the thir'
( ward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

The friends Of Ex-Governor Beck
ham Of Kentucky are now hopeful
electing him United States senator
Weeks Of balloting have failed OF an
election. The ground Of their hope /
the death of one of the recalcitran
democrats who refused to vote fol-
through the misfortune of one may
accrue the good fortune of another
and yet turn to the misfortune of the
many
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND
THE POLITICAL PATRONAGE

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

b Mr.. G.. w LLOYD, Of Inwood. was
here on business.
Mrs, f. F, Watson, of Fairmont. IS
spending this week with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs LII Lloyd, Winchester
avenue s4f,te.ni
Mr.. Charles Aud. of Maple avenue
has returned home after pleasant
visit to her, sister-in.law, Mrs. Ernest
Tabler, in Warrington,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
silver Aluminium Jelly Moulds Free

Individually Nodded deserts are now
considered the proper thing. The
moulds are hard to get outside the
large cities, but users of JELL-O, The
Dainty Dessert, can get hem absolute.
ly free. Circular in each package ex-
planning and illustrating the different
patterns. JELI-O IS sold by az good
grocers at 10 cents per package. Do
not accept substitute or you will
be disappointed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

Senator Silver Is reported as vo-
ting for the woman's suffrage resolu-
ton in the safe senate He was one Of
the unlucky thirteen. As this number
always means disaster the resolution
went down in defeat 3 to II. The sen
ator is bachelor, and presumably
knows little Of the care of a house
full OF children
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

Miss Iva NJ Horner, OF Mt. Rock
has returned after ten days visi
TO her aunt in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Riser, of Baltiomre at
tended the funeral of her brother, Mr.
Adam Schmidt on Tuesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

There Is some disappointment tina
the school board declines to max
public the price az which the $1,000
school bonds were sold, IT was by
their order thai the bonds are issued
and they seem to think it IS but JUS
to them that they should know wha
they get for them Why not?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Martins
burg and Potomac turnpike company
will be held at the courthouse on Sat
urday. March Z, at 1870 p. M, for the
election OF officers and such other
business as may come before them.
BY order of the President, rs
4th Fl. L. Councilman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
WILBUR II. THOMAS.
STUART w. WALKER,
Special Comnissio

Special Commissioners
i. Dew. Gerhardt, Clerk OF the
Circuit Court Of said County, do GER
tify that Wilbur II. Thomas. one OF
the aforesaid special commissioners
has given bond with approved secur-
ity, in the above case as required by
law.
L. Dew GERHARDT,
hat Clerk
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

Mrs Leila Broome Toole, of New
York, is visiting her sisters. Miss
Anna Boarman and Mrs. Nora Lynch,
corner of South Queen street and
public square.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

A suit for $12,O 900 damages growing
out Of the recent county court scanda
at Charleston. has been filed by S. q
Walker against his former partner, A
c. Lawrence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

Fairmont democrats will hold a
mass convention Thursday. February
9th, TO nominate candidates for city
Offices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

Tuesday Mr Bouteiia gave a strong
impetus 70 Speaker Commons presi.
dental cand daoy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

The result Ell yesterdays election
indicates that this is a republican
year IN the old Keystone state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

The Alabama republicans favor the
candidacy al Taft
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

Schools all over the state are ar
ranging to celebrate Washlngton's
birthday on Friday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

George Higgins, prominent resi-
dent Of Monongalia county, is dead at
Morgantown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

The democratic state central COM
mittee unanimously endorsed Tgyan's
candidacy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
w. E. HoFFHEINs & CO,
Owners and Publishers.
w, E. HoFFHEfNs. Manager
105 East Martin street.
MARTINsBURG, w. VA.

Advertising rates made known on
application.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

The state federation OF labor con-
yention is in session at Huntington
this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
STATE NEWS IN Brief.

Charleston republicans nominated
candidates for city council Saturday
evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
WILBUR II. THOMAS,
j. M. WOODS.

Special Commissioners.
! l.. Dew Gerhardt, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of said County, do GER
tify that Wilbur H. Thomas, one of the
aforesaid special commissioners, has
given bond, with approved security, in
above caseeas required by law.
fS-4t L. Dew. GERHARDT, Clerk
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
Of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue Of the authority vested in
them by decree Of the Circuit Court
of Berkeley Count, West Virginia,
made on the 22nd of January, 1908, in
a suit in chancery therein pending
in which Chas. e. Everhart ct al are
plaintiffs. and Joseph Everhart ct al
are defendants, the undersigned spec
ial commissioners will sell by public
auction at the front door of the court
house of said county, in Martin 3burg,
W. Va, on
Saturday, February 10th, 1908
commencing at 1870 O'Clock p. m.
those certain parcels of real estate
lydng about one mile west of Jones
Spring. in Back Creek Valley, the
first of said tracts being the same
real estate willed to Nathan Ever
hart by Nathan Everhart, ST., duly
probated in the County Clerks office
of said County in Will Book No. %,
page 144, and known as the Home
Place" estimated to contain 1888 acres
including the 40 acres adjoining the
same which the said Nathan Everhart
purchased from Henry Everhart as
fully described in said will.
Second Tract-That certain parcel
of real estate conveyed to the said
Nathan Eyerhart by deed from D. N.
KEGS and wife dated the 26th day
of September, 1876, and of record in
said Clerks office in Deed Book No,
76, page 276, containing As acres, and
adjoining the above tract
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

Higgnboham the southern of the
republicans that section ayoie4 for Pres
could would be
that Chicago might
Hggnbotham said, Z did find pronounced
republicans Stephen
yicepedency. believe councils this
leaders that his
president ncacuabe both national
yicepesdent he would reflect
upon imself we
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

BY virtue OF the authority vested in
them BY a decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Berkeley County, West Virginia.
made on the 9th day OF January. 1908
In suit ID chancery therein pending
In which Wilbur II. Thomas, admins
traitor Of Rachel p. Robinson. decd.
IL plaintiff and T. Hall Robinson ct al
are defendapta. the undersi gned spec
ial commissioners win sell By public
auction at the front door of the Court
House Of said county. In Martinsburg.
w Va. On
Saturday, March, 9TH, 1903
commencing at 1880 b. III. that cer-
tain parcel Of Ground, situated ID the
village Of Helgesvilie. Berkeley
County w va. and being the same
real estate conveyed to the said Rach-
81 T. Robinson ct al BY deed from
James H. Robinson. dated the 3lst day
Of July, 1874. and Of record IN the
Office Of the Clerk Of the County Court
Of said County ID Deed Book 40. 6s.
page PSI Iris property IS Improved
hy good
Dwelling House
and VIII maize undesirable hoaelit be-
ing located IL the center of the viii
lage Of Hedgesville
Terms Of Sale
one-third of the purchase money.
cash, the residue i'm equal payments
at one and two years. the purchaser.
giving his notes or bonds for the de-
ferred payments bearing interest from.
day OF sale and legal title to be re-
tanned until all the purchase money
is paid Possession given immediate
w
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
TERMS OF SALE.

One-third of the purchase money
cash, the residue in equal payments
at one and two years, the purchaser
giving his notes or bonds for the de-
fered payments bearing interest from
day of sale, and legal title to be re-
tained until all the pun chase money
IA maid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

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I I i. Dew. Gefhadt, Clerk OF thFUIr-
cult Court of said County. 90 certify
that Wilbur H. Thomas, one Of the a.
foresaid special commissioners has
given bond with approved security, in
above case as required by law
fS-4t8 l.. Dew. GERHARDT. Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22
A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER
Published Every Saturday

1fficial 8 -an Of the Republican Party
In Berkeley county
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-02-22

WILBUR II. THOMAS, Editor.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-16
CHINESE SEIZE MACAO.
Outgrorth Of Tatsu Trouble
Portugal Sending Uarslaps.

Lisbon. Nov. Is (via frontier)-Dispatche re-
ceived here from Macao China say that the
Chinese have occupied the colony. which is
Portuguese territory. and that the situation is
most serious The natives refused TO obey the
Portuguese authorities. and the Chinese troops
who have swarmed into the city have seized
the customs. Fighting is mou1entarily ex-
pected.
The pretext advanced by China for her action
IN occupying this territory IS that when the
Japanese steamer Tatsu was captured by the
Chinese two miles OFF Macao Portugal, in order
to avoid the responsibility of intervening, held
that the seizure lgas in Chinese waters This,
according to the Chinese government amounted
% remuneration Of PortugaTs sovereign rights
in Macao
At Cabinet meeting to-day it vas decided TO
dispatch 10 the scene of the trouble the cruis-
ers Rainrs Dona Amelia. Adrnastor and Patria
and the gunboat Riolima. The Portuguese news
papers are unanimously OF the opinion that the
situation is very acute
New-York tribune., 1908-11-16
SUSPICION IN PEKING.
HINTS at Empre Dordger's Murder
-kudng Hsu's End.

London. Nov. I6-"The Tirness'' Peking cor
respondent SAYS there are countless rumors con
corning the nature of the Empercrs illness and
the manner of his death. No scientific opinion
could be obtained but the general description of
the symptoms indicated a severe nervous arec-
tion. in which complications arose that caused
death
The palace officials. according TO the CORE
spondent say that the Emperor declined to al
low himself to be removed to the Pavilion OF
Peaceful Longevity, thus violating precedents.
and expired without donning the robes proper
to the occasion. in the same quarter of the pal
ace in which he confined after the coup
detat Of 1895. His relations with the Empress
DoWager remained strained to the last
AS the Dowager's decree issued late Satur-
day night appointing the new Emperor nd-
Gates no impairment Of her vitality her unex-
pected death excites suspicion of foul play,
There are rumors Of disorder in the palace and
its precincts
All accounts agree that the new Empress
Dowager is complete nonentity, but the new
regents mother-in-law is a woman of strong
character. and il certain to exercise an impoE-
tant influence in the new rule.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-16
FOUGHT SEA IN LAUNCH.
One Dead and -Four Others of Party
Likely to Die.

Corpus Christi, Tex, Nov. 15-James Cope
land is dead and four other persons who were
caught in a ''norther" while off the Texas coast
in d gasoIene launch are in such a serious con-
dition that their recovery is doubtful The other
members of the party were Mr. and Mrs w g
Greene and Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Ford They left
here on Monday to go to Corpus Christi Pass
They were caught in a storm on Wednesday
The craft and occupants tossed about battling
with the waves all day. and late that night we're
blown to a shoal place The men took turns
standing in the water and holding the boat
on Thursday morning Copeland and another
endea vored to wade 10 the land one gave up
the attempt, but Copeland pushed on until he
reached island. where he died from Overexer-
ton. During the day the boat reached the island
also but the party. was compelled TO remain
there without protection throughout Thursday
night Friday morning they were rescued by
fishermen and brought here late yesterday
New-York tribune., 1908-11-16
DESPERATE KILLS
SEVEN. WOUNDS TEN
THEN SETS FIRE TO HIS
HOUSE-IS INCINERATED-
Sheriff and Police Official Am0Hg
Ticfims in Oklahoma TO1cH-
Militia Ordered Out.

Okmulgee Okla Nov. 15--Eight persons 7Vers
killed and ten others were wounded today n 4
fight between James DecIard- negro desperad''
and officers The dead include Edgar Robinson
Sheriff OF Ok-nulgee County. and EenrF NiaeFr.
assistant chief OF police Of OsmuiSee w
negroes named Chapman, brothers and tnres
unidentified negroes were also killed IN @doi'''"
to Deckard
The wounded sre steve Grayson, Iudian
bov. who was probably fatally beaten victor
F-arr. chief of Sioux. who was shot through ths
sboulder deputy sheriff. whose arm n
broken. and seven others. who are slightly n
jured-
The disturbance began at the St Louis & san
Francisco Railroad station. where DecSard erf-
gagged in fight with the Indian boy stsVs
C,ravsou. and beat him into iusensibifty with n
rock
Friends OF Ciraysou called the police Whsn
Policeman KIaber approached the station DecS-
ard fed to his house near by and barricaded
himself When Klaber went TO the house peck
ard shot and instantly killed him
Sheriff Robinson gathered several depurles m
= few minutes and hurried 20 the scene This
marty contained several negroes whom the Sherirr
had commissioned as deputies As the attack
ing partv approached the Deckard house Deck
ard onaned fire with a rife firing rapidly as
he could load his weapon The Sheriff fell nrst.
instantly killed Then five OF the negro deputies
were slain
Deckard's house was soon surrounded ~
freuzies mob of armed men Fire was set to =
house lust north OF Deckard's. VOleys OF bull
lets we're poured into Deckard's house, and h4
was shot down. He was seen 70 roll over on t1s
floor strike a match and set fire 20 his own
house which was soon a roaring furnace, n
which his body was baked Deckard evidently
had large quantity OF ammunition stored n
his house for many cartridges exploded whils
the house burning
Governor Haskell at Guthrie advised of
the fight and OF the had feeling between whites
and negroes that had grown out OF it, threaten
ing a race riot The Governor at once ordered
the militia company at Muskegee to prepare -
20 TO Okmulgee. and a special train was mads
ready to carry the troops The Governor re-
rnained at his OfTce 70 keep IN touch with tbs
situation
News of the preparation 10 send militia had a
good effect en- the disorderly element OF both
races. and tonight the crowds were dispersed
Further trouble is not expected When II )e-
came known that no other negro had assisted
Deckard against the officers the talk of reprisais
subsidized.
A teIenhone message from Governor Haskell
late tonight said he had reconsidered ordering
the BIuskogee company 70 Oknulgee- and would
await further information OkmuIgee officers
have advised him that the town is quiet though
there is stfH much feeling over the events Of to-
dav. The streets Of Okmuigee are patroIled by
armed men, and il is thought morning viii ind
the town restored to IT'S usual quiet
New-York tribune., 1908-11-16
GATE HE4PON TO HAS
Detectire Certain Ueap0H Has
Struggled to HeHey,s AssGIlaHt.

san Francisco. Nov. 15--DistriCt Attorney
I.anedon. Detective Burns and Rudolph Spreck-
els on their arrival at the county iail late lass
night after being informed Of the suicide oc
Maurice Haas who on Friday tried TO assasst-
nate Francis J. Hsney, searched Haas 3 ciotninS.
and in one Of his trousers pockets found =
cartridge Of the same calibre the Derringer
with which he shot himself. Al The weapon
that Haas used in his attempt 70 kill Hsney was
q .sS caIibre and the cartridge found In hts
pocket could not have been used in that De-
tecrfve Burns said Haas was thoroughly
searched when he taken 70 the courtroom
and also when he was taken 10 the county jail.
and that the cartridge and derringer could NOT
have been on his person then He expressed this
opinion that the pistol had been passed Haas
since he was taken into custody
Mr. Henev Is still making excellent progress
on the road to recovery. The outrage has evoked
a general determination 70 support the prOsecu-
ton OF all persons charged with debauching tbs
public service II is the intention To proceed to-
morrow with the interrupted trial OF Abraham
Ruef Extra precautions win be taken 70 pre-
vent recurrence of violence or disorder Mr.
Heney's place viii be taken by Matt sullivan
and Hiram ". Johnson