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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06
Obituary.
MILO w. BLIVEN,

Milo Bliven, who was probably the
first settler in this locality, succumbed
to an attack Of pneumonia at his home,
just north Of this city, at a. N. Friday,
February 2Sth, after an illness of two
weeks.
Mr.. Bliven was born in Alfred, N. Y,
Jan. 7th, 1887. He came to Wisconsin
when his father, Wm. Bliven. removed
West in 1841, aud became the first per-
manent settler 10 this section, locating
on land adjacent to the present home
stead near the north city limits. The
log house which was built on the claim
was the only building between his place
and Fulton village at that time. The
deceased secured portion of the claim
just across the county line in Albion,
which has ever since been his home.
Mr.. Bliven was united in marriage to
Minerva Green, August "A, 1858, and
was the father of six children, only two
of whom survive, Gilbert Eugene Bliyen
and Mrs. Cassius Williams, who with
the widow are left TO mourn his loss.
Funeral service were held from the
home Monday at IL a. m., Rev. George
Shaw of Milton and Rev. Van Horn Of
floating. 'fha pail bearers were his
neighbors, Wp,. Krucken berg, James
Stebb rs. Frank Cook, John Barlow and
Angus Schmelipg Interment was made
on the family lot 10 Fassett cemetery.
Italian Grand Opera at Madison.
One Of the most table musical events
in the history Of Maids will be the en-
gagement OF the Italian Grand Opera
company for one performance on We'd
nesday evening, March 11,h. Usually
those who enjoy and patronize the high
er forms of entertainment are forced to
journey to the larger cities to hear grand
opera, and then must pay prices that are
beyord the reach Of all save the wealthy
few. 1t is therefore fortunate that such
splendid work as Carmen is to be pre-.
sented by such splendid organization
and so near us, and what is Of particular
interest is that Manager Holman an
nounces that the scale OF prices will
range from 81 20 down to Soc, according
to location. The great success of this
company in Chicago has been more than
duplicated in all western cities The or
ganization is a very large one, carries a
corps of twenty principals, full ballet
chorus of fifty voices, its own symphony
orchestra, and travels on special train
of five cars
No opera of wider interest could have
been selected. Carmen has found favor
in every land and every tongue, and be-
sides it presents the leading singers of
the company IN their best parts.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06
Card of Thanks.

To the friends and neighbors who as
sisted US during the sickness and death
of Qua husband and, father, and to Rev.
Shaw and Rev. Van Horn for words of
consolation, to the choir for music and
to the donors of flowers we hereby re-
turn our sincere thanks.
Mrs Milo BLIvEN,
Mr.. AND Mrs CAssIUs WILLIAMS,
EUGENE BLIvEN
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06

Under the auspices of the order of the
Eastern Star, Mr.. Nonahan will deliver
his lecture on 1.-The Responsibilities of
Citizenship at Royal hall on Friday
evening, March 18th. Mr.. Monahan has
the reputation of being one OF the most
entertaining speakers on the lecture
platform and a rich treat awaits the peo-
pie of Edgerton. The price of admission
has been put at % cents 10 order to Sc
cure large attendance.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
F. 0. at Edgerton, for the week ending
March 6, 1908:
Elmar Anderson Michael Morris
Rena Moen Mrs Robert Robinson
E. j. Randolph Mrs. Chas. Toman
Mrs. Richard Vaughan Clara Schifert
Persons calling for any of the above
named letters please say advertised"
Fl. MCINNEs, P. M.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
EdgertOn. Wis. March 3. 1908.

Regular meeting of the Common
Council, Mayor Laid presiding. Fol
lowing aldermen responded to roll call:
Holton, Arthur, Dickinson, Robinson,
Stricken. Minutes of previous meeting
read and approved.
Following bills audited by Finance
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-03-06


James Reynolds, Feb salary. ............ go 90
L. e.. Gettle,, legal opinion. ............. 90
On motion bills we're allowed as read.
Roll CALL Ayes -Holton, Arthur, Dick
inson, Robinson, Stricken.
Resignation of Byron Long as street
commissioners was read and on motion
was accepted.
{ Resignation of F. w. Vickers as alder
man from the third ward was read and
on motion accepted. n
Council proceeded to ballot for street
commissioner, for unexpired term, re-
sulting as follows: P. Mcintyre, 3; F.
Walker, l; VIM. Bartz, ]. Mr. Mc1n-
tyre was declared elected.
The following appointments of election
officers we're we're made by the mayor
and confirmed by the council.
Inspectors of Election-George Rae,
Andrew Hoen, Will Schumacher.
Clerks of Election-H. B. Knapp. A.
W. Shumway.
Ballot Clerks-Clark Pierce, Chas
Clatworthy.
The following resolution was present
ed by Aid. Dickinson and on motion was
adopted, all aldermen voting aye.
RESOLVED. by the Mayor and Common
Council, That the Mayor appoint a committee
OF one member or the council TO act JO1nJIy
with G. F. Mabbett and Allen Skinner, appoint
ed by the school board of Joint District No.
of Edgerton and town of Fulton, as building
committee for the new high school building to
be erected by the gift of Miss Child to the city
of Edgerton; that said committee shall have
authority to execute the building contract
when Miss Child shall have completed the gift
by delivery of the money for said building to
the city of Edgerton.
In compliance with the above resolu-
ton. the mayor appointed Alderman j.
L. Holton as a member of said building
committee.
Alderman Arthur moved that all notes
now due on the stone crusher be paid
and that the clerk draw orders for same.
Motion carried
On motion council adjourned.
Ell. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28

Gerardstown, w. Va. Feb. 2

Gerardstown, w. Va, Feb. %.
The death of DIR. George s. West, of
Gerardstown, whose funeral was held
on Sundav in the Gernrdstown Pres
byterian church, he's caused deep
mourning in wide territory which
the doctor covered in the practice of
his profession. For week he had been
ill and under the care of physicians,
being threatened with pneumonia, but
last Thursday he decided that the
urgency of the cases of some Of the pa
TENTS living at a distance from the viii
lage required his personal attention.
In spite Of the protests of the doctors
against endangering his life. DR.. West
started on an eighteen mile trip in his
carriage. There was raw wind blow
ing and the physician had made his
last call when he was seized with an
attack of congestion of the lungs. Real
izing that the attack was fatal one,
he did his best to drive home rapidly,
out the progress of the disease WAS too
swift for him. w thin mile of Ger
ardst Jwn he cola psed in front of the
farm honse of Robert Raystan. Mr..
Raystan assisted DIR. West into the
house, and, in response to his request,
summoned physicians. One Of them
who quickly arrived, was unable TO
check the progress OF the malady, but
DR.. West lived until his wife h ad
reached his bedside
DIR. West was 40 years old and was
born in Sivas, Asia Minor, where his
father was an eminent missionary
physician. Ia 1876 the elder DR.. West
died in Turkey and his family removed
81 the United States. The son was edu-
Gated at Andover Academy, Princeton
University and the Medical College of
the University of Pennsylvania He
cane to Gerardstown three years ago
from Parsons, w. Va, and at once
built up large practice. He was uni
yersalIy esteemed and was beloved by
his patients. Last July he was married
to Miss Mabel Carter, who, with his
aged neither and his sisters Miss A Z Ba
West, of Gerardstown and Mrs. Ii. b.
Loveland, of Jewettsyille New y ork
survive him.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28

The town Of Fairmont has decided to
vote at its coming election on theques-
tion of local option.
There is usually an array Of ready
objections TO any reform sugges'lo n
made by Mr.. Bryan but 50 far the oo
jections are scarce and feeble against
his suggestion Of guaranteeing bank
deposits. This plan has long been
urged by Mr.. Bryan but the only time
it has had a test is in the new state OF
Oklahoma and though it has only!been
in force short time 1t has worked SO
well that Kansas is preparin6 to enact
similar law to keep her people from
drawing all their money out OF their
home banks and taking 1t TO oklaho-
ma.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
DIR. STEHLEY

DR.. Stehley will be in his Martins
burg office, Monday Mar. 2. for one
week, come in and let DIR. Stehley tell
you how he guarantees teeth and he
does just what he says. Remember
Or. Stehley puts up the best set OF
teeth for IS. Others ask SIS for not
half as good. Get wise. Times are too
hard to throw money away. DIR.
Stehley is an expert on crown and
bridge work. Teeth with and without
plates Save your own teeth if posi-.
NE and have them filled with gold,
81 ver, platinum and alnslgam- If you
do.i't want your teeth filled with gold
come and let DR.. Stehley put you in an
Inlay filing, Or. Stehley has 10 offices;
has had them for Is years and in every
office his business Is growing. A hint
to the wise you know. How about
those old decayed teeth; the ones that
hurt; the ones that are abeessed; the
ones that are full of puss which you
are swallowing every day and makes
you sick on your stomach and gives
you bad breath? DR.. Stehley has peo-
pie TO come hundreds Of miles TO have
him take out their teeth. Teeth posi-
lively extracted without pain for 25c.
Remember Dr,Stehley buys for cash
works for cash only and saves you
money. Nearly every one comes in
the afternoon 10 have their work done
and this makes too much of rush.
| Those who can come in the morning
do so. Office 21S West King street.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
Methodist Conference,

Preparations on a large scale are be-
ing made for the Baltimore conference
of the Southern Methodist church
which convenes in Roanoke, Va,
Wednesday, March IS. Bishop AL
phens Wilson, of Baltimore, will pre-
side.
A number of changes of ministers, it
is said, will be made at this conference
among them that concerning the con-
gregation in Martinsburg. AS recently
told, DR.. /. w. Canter, the beloved
pastsr of the NJ. E. chu reh, south, has
sked to be relieved of his pastoral du.
ties for one year in order to regain his
health. This will mean r&w pastor
for the congregation. who will be APP
Din ed at the coming conference.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28

The City Band, the old reliable mu-
steal organization, is calling our peo-
PIE, for their patronage al their Musi.
cale-Bazaar now going on at their
music hall ON East Burke street. The
boys do not ask you to give them some
ming for nothing. They ask you to
call and eat nice meal or two or three
OF hem, as you can, and pay only q
r ssonable price for them. They will
feed you we'll and also entertain you
with a fine concert. The band needs
hep. The boys deserve help and it is
tie DUTY of Every one to give them the
49,! assista ace as he is able. This is
cd worthy cause.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
nARRIAGES
wALKEa--NoLL

The hospitable home of Mr.and Mrs
James w. NoIl. at Nollsyille, on the
Tuscarora, was the scene Of very
pretty wedding ON Tuesday evening Of
Ihis week, when their daughter Miss
Cora V. became the bride of Mr.. j..
Harry " alker, eldest son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Hunter Walker, Of Dry Run.
Miss Emily Miller, of Martinsburg,
presided at the organ and rendered
Lohsngrins wedding march to which
straln the bridal party marched into
the parlor.
The bride was attirsd in handsome
gown Of v hite French lawn with lace
trimmings and carried bride roses. The
maid Of honor also wore white French
lawn dress and carried roses. The
bridesmaids wore pink dresses and car
ried carnations.
The maid of honor was Miss Sarah
Cushwa,sthis city, and the brides
maids we're Misses Clara and Daisy
Noll, sister of the bride. The best man
was Mr.. Riley Noll, this city, brother
of the bride, and the greomsmen were
Mr.. ALLAH Walker, Dry Run, brother
of the groom, and Mr.. William Noll,
this city, cousin of the bride.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
there was brilliant reception and a
beautiful wedding supper was served.
The bride is most charming young
lady, very pretty and very accomplish
ed. She is very popular in that COM
munity ard her popularity was at
tested by the large number of splendid
bridal presents she received The groom
is very worthy young man. The
Statssma extends its con-
CALCULATIONS and best wishes to the
happy couple for their future happI-
ness and prosperity.
A very enjoyable wedding dinner
was served to large number of friesds
at the home of the greom's parents in
honor of the bride and groom on We'd
nesday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
To our Subscribers.

Recently the postoffice department.
at Washington promulgated an order
that all subscribers to weekly news
papers who are more than one year in
arrears with their subscriptions will
have to be stricken from their respec-
tive lists on April /, 1908. This means
that ali subscribers will have to keep
their subscriptions paid up to at least
within one year, or do without MS
paper. No matter how willing the pub
Usher may be to continue sending the
paper if the subscriber is over one year
behind it will be denied the second
class rate service. We wish to state
that this order was not issued atithe
instance of publishers Of newspapers
but the postofiice department did it on
its own initiative, hoping thereby %
reduce the expenses of carrying sec
ond class mail matter. There are many
publications Of large circulation, the
order states, issued without any paid
subscriptions, but simply for advertis-
ing purposes. The department holos
that the term subscriber means only
one who pays for his or her paper.
We kindly ask each subscriber to the
Statesman Democrat to examine the
label on his paper and if you are IN
arrears to at lease make an early sattle-
ment. If this is not done before April
i we will be compelled to cancel your
names from our list. We hope all
those in arrears will respond and re-
main friends as they have for many
years.
Within the next week or two we
will send out statements to ali those In
arrears and we hope to have liberal
response from all such. On April ! we
will strike from our list all names one
wear or more in arrears and the account
will be placed in the hands of COM
petent collector.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28

Mr.. Theodore Alvord, State Secre-
tary of the Anti-Saloon league tor W.
Va, has written letters TO the papers
in Martinsburg in which he says:
Inotce by dispatch printed in the
Martinsburg papers of the l4lnst. that
ana charged with being ths cause Of
the defeat Of the resolution submitting
to the people the prohibition amend
ment to the constitution, the idea be-
Ing that / had stsrLes the story that
the liquor mon bad raised 3 fund OF
$4,000 with which to purchase the
senate or as many members thereof as
might be necessary. | do not find any
fault with the newspapers for print
ing the story as it was sent out from
here, but | would like space enough in
your columns TO state that il original
ed with the liqucr men.
A commttee was appointed by the
president of the senate to investigate
the rumors that sucn fund had been
raised. The committee consisted OF
three members, one from the demo
cratic side of tho senate, The o>nsr two
being as pronounced whiskey men
could he found in that body. They SO
managed and delayed the.r s.tnvesti
CATION and report, as to prejudice so
far us possible, the minds of the sena-
tors and the public against the prohi-
billion amendment. The testimony
taken was printed in the Senate Jour-
nal of February IA. No witness pre-
tended to.say that | originated the
story. My own testimony WAS that /
told the newspaper reporter that ru-
mors were aflest regarding such fund.
/ had hearu the rumors scores of times
and wondered why they had not found
their way into the newspapers before |
mentioned them to the reporter. Every
effort was made In the local news-
papers, AS well as those printed in the
larger cities, to convey tie idss that
had started the stories myself; but this
is absolutely false. | was little sur
| prised at the unex peeted sensitivsness
of the senatorial conscience, sseip 9
that the rum ors had been printed in
only one newspaper, for last winter il
was openly published in the press that
the sum of $4,000 had i. been paid to pre-
vent the liquor license fee from being
raised above $500 per snnam, and
nothing was ever said or done about it
in the senate. In the case l am talk
ing about no such charge was made,
but the newspaper said sit is reported
on good authority etc.
When l was examined by the com
mittee 1 gave them letters fron and
the names of persons; who clsimed to
know something about the raising of
such fund, and it is the universal opin-
ion here that if the committee had de-
sired TO arrive at the truth | had far
nished it With ample data for its in
vestigatien. / am very slow to make
such an assertion but do say that in
my opinion the committee did not and
does not wish to know the truth about
| the YumoIs.
The idea that what / said defeated
the amendment is pat forth by the
liquor men, and is not entertained by
the temperance people whs know the
situation.
| Very truly yours
THEODORE ALVORD
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
ApMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE

Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of the late DR.. Geo. S.
West, hereby give notice TO all per
sons indebted to said estate tn at they
must come forward at ence and settle
same and to those having claims
against the estate to present the same
at once with proper authorization for
settlement.
ID s Griffith Admin
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
PETERS.

Mrs. Elizabeth Price Peters, wife of
Charles M. Peters, died at Brunswick
on Tuesday night last at the age of 60
years The deceased was the daughter OF
Charles Price of this city and was
married about twelve years ago to Mr..
Peters. The remains were brought
here on Wednesday and taken to the
home of her father where the funeral
will take place this afternoon at 2.30
and the intsrment will b. in Green
Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
FOR Sale Privately

1S-inch planning machine.
l 24-inch Band Saw machine.
new 3-4-inch Band Saws
2 new 1-ineh Band Saws.
saw MandrslI and Frame and
Rip saws ranging from inches to SO
inches in diameter.
l Line shaft "a inches by 20 #.
long 4 patent hangers, s pulleys, rang
ng from 4inches to "A.
Emery machine and wheels al
necessary betting for machinery.
1 set Of tight working cooper tools.
All the above machinery is ia first
class condition,
Every one interested in any of'the
above articles will be we'll paid for
their time in writip or calling on
John G.. Stent,
Darkesville VIVA
Post Office address
Inwood VIVA
r. f. d. No. u.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28

Hon. John j. corn we'll has written
formal declination to Gov. Dawson de
clining to serve ON the commission APP
pointed to confer with the board OF
puolic works on the old Virginia debt
question. His reasons are that the
Commission has no power other than a
mere privilege of consulting with the
board of public works andlthatthey can
only meet at the call of the governor
The course of Mr.. Cornwell will be
generally approved by the Democrats
of the state. 1t seems perfectly clear
that the whole scheme IN only to have
prominent democrats in a position
where they may shove the responsible
ity over upon them and yet give them
no authority to do anything in the
matter. We are glad to see Mr.. corn
well was not to be entrapped by the
tricksters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28

Following is list of unclaimed let
tsrs remaining in the postoffice Mar
tinsburg w. Va, Feb. "a, 1908.
Agent Cumberland and Psnna II. r
Co., F. t. Bartles, Luther Cunning,
ham. Robert Cooley, Henry Cason
Arthur Dehaven, Harvey Harving
Ray P. Jones. A. B. Johnson, Thomas
KoRn, Edgar Kerns, Isaac NJ ,lar
Mrs. Fred Robinson, Emma Snapp
Lottie L. stephens, Tessie shannaos.
sey, May Trussell, l.. B. Thorn pson
Jr
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28

James T. Lloyd, of Missouri, VINO
has be en- chosen chairman OF the
Demoeratioi Congressional COMMITTEE,
is man of generally recognized aplil-
~. He represents the first district OIL
his state having been elected 10 the
fifty-fifth Congress to fill a vacancy
and has since been regularly reelected.
He is a true and faithful Democrat ana
his colleagues made 10 mistake IN piae-
ing him in so responsible a position.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1907

About the most important objection
advanced against Mr.. Bryan s sugges-
zion Of guaranteeing bank deposits is
that it would destroy the advantage OF
big banks over little banks. If that be
true it seems that thers ought 10 De u
general demand for it upon tfs part
of county people and especially ON
Gals and stockholders of all banks
outside Of large cities.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28

We had pleasant call on Tuesday
from Mr.. j. B.Vanmetre of near Shep-
herdstowa. He has been sick for the
past month or more but is now quite
himself again.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-28
SALE
OF Valuable
TOWN PROPERTY

BY virtue Of the authority tested in
him by deed dated the End day Of
May, 1905, made by MiffIin Pyle to H.
II. Emmert, Trustee, which said deed
is Of record in the Land Records Of
Berkeley County, West Virginia, in
Deed Book No. lii, Page 27l, the I'M
dersigned Trustee will offer for sale,
at public suction, at the front door Of
the Court Hoasc in Martinsburg,
Berkeley County, West Virginia, on
SATURDAY, MARCH ri, 1908, at l.30
O'Clock T. NJ. that certain piece or par
Gel of real estate situated on the South
side of East Stephen street in the City
of Martin sburg, in the County Of
Berkeley, with the Improvements
thereon, and being part Of the real
estate of which Mitfiin Pyle died
seized about June, 1874, and being that
part Of the real estate of which said
Miffiin Pyle died seized by his last
will and testament now of record IN
the office of the Clerk of the County
Court of Berkeley County, ia VIII
Book No. %, on Page 30 TO IA, to
which reference is hereby made, in the
fifth clause of laid will, devised to his
daughter Annette Hedges, wife Of An
thony Hedges, and to her children for
ever, and known as the 'sToHE HOUSE
PROPERTY and Then and now inn
proved by stone dwelling house and
other i'm preyenae nts; also the same
property conveyed to the said Nlit1iin
Pyle by deed from w ard b. Lindsay
and others, Special Commissioners, by
deed dated the End day of May. 1906,
and of record in the Land Records of
Berkeley County, West Virginia, in
Deed Book No. Ill, Page 270 20 which
said deed reference is made for mere
particular description ofthe property
herein inteadeG 10 be sold.
This property is ina proved by TWO
STORY, STONE HOUSE in good condi-
ton.