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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07

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Church South Of Bedingtea, will hold
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beginning at four O'Clock. They will
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liberal patronage
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whs attend will be amply repaid for
going. The cause is most worthy
enc. The handsome aew church which
10 In course Of erection will be a credit
to the county.
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07

Dv1e~,sEMENTs PoR THIS PAPER RE-
-EivED with the GUARANTEE that the
CIRCULATION OF. the STATESMAN
EXCEEDS that Of any PAPER pub
ished In Msrtissburg, Berkeley
csaaty,7 West Virginia.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
STa1Es MAN DEMOCRAT

Enteres at the Psstonsc AT Mar tinsbu
wv. Va. as second-class matter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
Communication

Shanghai, w. w. Va.
Aug. 3 1908
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07

Elizabeth Hill Hedges, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson johnson.
a WINDOW IN tho chaneei, smaller
than the others, regarded az the most
beautiful, 10 memorial 10 Mrs. Ida
Baldwin Snyder, who was killed some
time ago in iShepherdstewn IN an AZ
tempt 10 jump from . runaway team.
IL 10 representation Of Christ In the
Garden Of 0ethsemane, the famous
picture Of Hsinrich Hoffman. The
traassms 1t the main entrance and
over the door Of the pastors room are
Of leaaeR glass, preser ted by Mr. John
Ryers AZ a memorial t. a.s father and
grandfather.
The pews are effectively carved,
showing deep Gothic paaels. Taey
are Of dark golden ssk and are arrang-
cd in circular form, with ample space
between. The shancel furniture COM
prises handsems sltar, finely carved,
Gothis pulpitI eoturn and two mas
siye chairs, ALL in dark oak. The carpet
is a handsome Wilton, costing S950-a
gift sf the Ladies' Aid society.
The auditorium seats 25O persons in
pew s, and nssrly leo more can find
places with added chairs. The Sunday
school room is separated frem the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09
MRS. CUMMINGS
KILLED AT ARION.
STRUCK BY ILLINOIS CENTRAL FAST TRAIN
THURSDAY EVENING LAST
WIFE OF Mr.. H. ]. CUMMINGS
Thrown Nearly One Hundred Feet And So Dis
figured As Not To Be Recognized
By Her Friends.

On Thursday evening. September
Bird, Mrs. H. j. Cummings for many
years we'll known resident of Craw-
ford county was run down and in
stantly killed by an Illinois Central
east bound train at the crossing at
Arion.
Mrs. Cummings was struck with
such force that she was thrown nearly
one hundred feet by the train which
makes no stops at Arion. Those
picking put her body did not recog-
nize who it was and finding on her
person the name of "McGrath" the
first reports came to Denison that
Miss Nellie McGrath and then Mrs.
McGrath had been killed. In the
meantime her husband had driven
down to meet the train at Denison
on which she was supposed to come.
and was much disappointed at her non
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

dress by Father Farrelly in the edi-
torial column.
Mrs. Cummings was a woman of
great energy, and mental ability.
She was leader among her neighbors
and friends, self possessed. and a
ready talker. Many will be much
pleased that they were able to see
her, we'll and happy at the old
settlers picnic but recently. She had
a most kindly heart for those in
trouble, as was shown in her wish to
remain in Arion to see her friends
who had lost their husbands SO re-
Gently by death. She was loving
mother, proud of her children, and
had great ambitions for them in the
future. Why this dear woman in
her prime of life with so much to live
for was taken. human reasoning can
not tell. Mr.. Cummings and his
daughter on whum The burden of car
ing for the children will come have
the sympathy and prayers of the
friends.
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Farrell was
born at Kankakee, ILL.,, Feb. 26. 1865.
When four years old the family came
to Brooklyn, Iowa, and in 1879 to
Dunlap, which was her home until
she was married. She was girl of
vigorous mind and body. She was in
the Dunlap schools until about to en-
ter the high school, when desiring
to become self-supporting as teacher
she attended the Woodbine Normal.
AS an instructor she was very success
full. teaching in this and Harrison
counties. When Mr.. Cushman was
the postmaster at Charter Oak, Miss
Farrell was the able deputy. At
this work she excelled and made many
friends. On December Ia. 1887. she
married Mr.. H. j. Cummings. the
ceremony taking place at Dunlap.
They went to Charter Oak to live
where he was in the draying business.
They celebrated the twentieth ami
versary of their wedding last Deem
Der. the occasion being one attended
by friends from near and far. They
moved from Charter Oak to Arion
where they lived for four years before
moving to Denison this spring.
Five children were born to them.
The first born Daniel j. died when
two and x-half years old. The living
children are Rhea. Andrew. Eileen
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09
HAPPY MATRIMONIAL EVENT.
Rex B. Smith and Miss Meta Nelson Mar
ried on Sunday Evening

On Sunday evening at six O'Clock
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Nielsen, occurred
the wedding of Mr.. Rex b. Smith
and Miss Meta Nielsen. Rev. w.
A. Frese officiated and Miss Marie
Rath and Mr.. Marius Nielsen were
bridesmaid and best man. After the
ceremony a wedding supper was
served and Mr.. and Mrs. Smith left
at O'Clock for Cedar Rapids. They
will return here for visit next week.
Their future home will be in Canton.
S. D. Mr.. Smith is we'll known
here and is an exceptionally fine young
man. He is a salesman for the Ce-
dar Rapids Candy Co. and has been
very successful.
The bride is one of the most charm
ing. most capable and prettiest of
Denison's young ladies'. The best
wishes of all attend them.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

and Peter j. Rhea is seventeen and
the baby three years old. The old
est daughter is having great RESPONSE
bility put on her young shoulders.
She is a graduate of the Dow City
schools and is EXCEPTIONALLY bright and
capable.
Among the immediate relatives who
were in attendance at the funeral
we're P. j. Farrell and wife and D.
j. Farrell and wife of South Omaha.
the men being brothers of the de-
ceased; Mrs. w. R. Sizer of Rem
wick and Mrs. Jessie Tallett of Mar
shalltown sisters of Mr.. Cummings
Mr.. Mathew Watson of Reinbeck
his half brother, and Mrs. P. C. Cald-
we'll, his sister and her husband. The
friends gathered from all parts of
the country to the funeral. The
floral tributes were profuse and very
beautiful.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09
MAY INSTALL
DAY POWER
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
CONSIDER ADYISABlLITY.
WOULD HELP CITY GREATLY
Newspapers Promise to Use Motors and Other
Are Urged to Declare Themselves so That
Expense May Be Warranted.

Manager N. j. Wheeler of the
Denison Electric Light and Power
Company is authority for the state
ment that the company is now look
ing seriously into the project of in
stallng day power and keeping the
power plant running day and night. The
ixed charges of the plant would be no
greater but the extra running expense
would be not less than 5000 per month
and this or at least the greater part
of it must be guaranteed before the
company will feel justified in going
ahead. The Review. The Bulletin
and the Ticket House have all ex-
pressed their desire to use electric
power and there are many more places
where it could be used to advantage.
For meat markets, restaurants. ma
chine shops it would be a great inn
provement. A large number of cleo
trio fans would be used throughout
the summer and the consumption of
electric light would be greatly in
creased, as on dark days and during
winter mornings and afternoon it is
badly needed. Electric washers and
electric irons would also be in de-
mand while the electric theatre would
be able to give Wednesday and Sat
urday matinees. The sooner Denison
has day power the sooner it will have
opportunity to become more thriv-
ing city. Cheap power and conven-
lent power are two requisites for the
upbuilding of the city. The new
hotel managers are anxious to obtain
/ DAY service. 1t is thought that ar
intermittent service at least will be
established. This will run until y q.
m. and will commence earlier in the
evening and will furnish power or
those afternoons when it is needed by
the newspaper offices. Every person
who would use power should report
to the company at once as the amount
and length of the day service. and in
fact it's establishment depends, upon
the encouragement received.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

arrival. Coming up town he heard
of the death of the Miss McGrath,
who was an intimate friend of his
wife. He became worried and tele-
phoned to Arion asking Where is
Mrs Cummings The reply came that.
no one seemed to know. The truth
began to come over him. and his
worst fears were realized when soon
he was called and informed that
the dead woman was his own wife.
He took all his children to the home
of his friend. Mr.. Cushman. and to-
gether they started for the depot to
catch the Northwestern train just
about due. There he had another
blow. as he thought. for man look
ing like Mr.. Cushman was struck by
the engine and in the darkness he
believed for moment that Cushman
was the victim. Happily he was not.
They went to Arion. Later the am
bulance from Denison was sent for
and the bruised body brought here
and taken to the undertaking rooms Of
Bartcher Bros. and by them prepared
as best could be done for the funeral.
The casket reached the home Friday
afternoon, and for that night the
husband and the children had again
thei. wife and mother.
The death of Mrs. H. j. Cummings
came like flash Of vivid
lightning from q clear sky. for no
human knowledge could know that
she would in some unaccountable way
be killed at Arion while crossing the
Illinois Central track on last Thurs
day evening. 1t will always remain
q mystery why lady who had lived
at Arion for four years and was pre-
sumably familiar with the various
railroad tracks and the times OF the
trains. should be on the track when a
through train was about to pass at
about it's regular time. The news
coming by telephone from Arion at
about eight thirty on that Thursday
night aroused the most intense excite
ment and particulars we're looked fol
eagerly.
The circumstances leading up tc
her being at Arion are as follows
On that afternoon came the funeral
ut Arion of Mr.. v. Talcott. and she
WAS very anxious to attend as the
family was most dear to her. She
drove down to Arion in single seat
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09
SITE AGENT IN TOWN
Arrives To-day to Decide on Location Of
Denison's Federal Building.

Hon. Fred Bracket. Site Agent
for the Supervising Architect arrived
in Denison this afternoon, He will
spend tomorrow in the city, visit all
those who offered sites to the govern
ment and probably decide upon the
site. He comes. of course. without
prejudice or bias and will do what
he considers best for the city and for
the government. He will probably
have busy dav of it o-morrow az
many will wish to see him.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE SPEAKS
Fred White Will Hold Forth at Denison Next
Tuesday Afternoon.

Hon. Fred E. White, democratic
candidate for Governor will address
the people of Crawford county on the
issues of the day at the opera house
in Denison on the afternoon of Tues
day, Sept. 18th. The notice is short,
so the democratic committeeman COM
plain. but they nevertheless nope 70
have big turn out of the faithful.
Mr.. White is a good speaker and
deserves hearing. While the re-
publicans are doing the Kilkenny cat
act in Des Moines the democrats are
out making hay. A little more of
this and our (mis) leaders may come
to their senses.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

At the mayors court this week.
Bob Patterson and Joe Lundgren we're
given fifteen days each for intoxica-
ton and Broder Christensen paid a
cash fine of five dollars for the same
offense. Joe Lundgren not being
able to get liquors at the saloons
charges that whisky was furnished
him by Alex Christy. Christy denies
the charge in toto but he was held
under bond TO appear before the grand
jury to answer to the charge which is
serious one. Marshall Weeks is
keeping a sharp lookout for the habit
ual victims of liquor and the severe
sentences imposed will We hope have
tendency to discourage the habit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

ed carriage with her husband. who is
the candidate on the democratic tick
ct for sheriff. She was anxious to
see not only Mrs. Talcott, whose hus-
band had died 80 suddenly out in Me-
braska, but Mrs. Coon, who had been
similarly bereft of the beloved life
companion. Mrs. Cummings thus
readily yielded to the wishes of her
friend. Mrs. DR.. Evans. not to re-
turn home in the carriage to Denison,
but remain with her for supper and
then visit friends until train time.
She made these calls and when OIL
the way to the depot to take the
Northwestern flyer she was killed.
Our Arion correspondent will give
further details as to the accident.
1t is of course needless to say that
the terrible sorrow coming on the
home over in East Denison aroused
the utmost sympathy, and friends
and strangers rose enmasse with prof
fers of assistance Of every kind. Mr..
Cummings and the family desire to
express their appreciation of this
manifestation of sympathy and kind
lines.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09
ALL WILL BE GUESTS.
Balle-Broderson Co. Will Entertain all Corners
on Their Opening Night.

The Balle-Broderse Co. expects to
have all the shoppers and prospective
shoppers of the county for their guests
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
of next week at their Grand Millinery
Opening.
One of the features will be the
serving of delicious "Oakleaf' coffee
free to all who may wish it. Mrs.
Silleto. Denison's famous caterer will
preside and this assures the very best
of service.
The brand of coffee to be used, the
"Oakleaf" is now a household word
in many Crawford county homes. 1t
is delicious blend that retails at the
very moderate price of twenty-five
cents a pound. Coffee users have
found it better than most of the more
expensive brands and so popular is it
that The Bale Brodersen firm sells
seven tons of it every year. just
think of that. fourteen thousand
pounds of single grade of coffee
sold at retail by one store in Crawford
county.
1t must be good coffee In truth
so popular is the brand that grocers
in other parts of Iowa and in Michi-
gan and other states have asked
Mr.. Brodersen for permission to use
his blend. Be sure while attending
the great opening and viewing the
handsome hats. to go to Mrs. Silleto' s
department and partake of the cup
that cheers.
Mrs. E. Kemp and son, Warren.
are visiting in Toleda, Iowa. this
week. Mrs. George sprecher writes
that she is having splendid visit in
the east. She has been enjoying surf
bathing and finds it delightful.
Curt Schlenke of indianapolis, chef
of the new hotel has arrived and will
be on hand to help get his depart
ment we'll in hand before the open
ing. The housekeeper is also here
to assist with the work of furnishing
while range expert from Chicago is
at work setting up the big stove.
Mrs. F. w. Dunn. mother of the
young men who will take charge of
the hotel is also here, the guest of
Mrs. George Naeve. The work of the
hotel is being pushed just as rapidly
as possible and the formal opening
will surely take place before the end
of the month. The delay in the
arrival of furniture will make it I'M
possible for the big hostelry to be
ready by the 18th.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09
A HOUSE PARTY.

The Conner home will be the scene
of distinguished house party this
week. Mrs. Richard Brown of Rhine
lander. Wis, wife of former Con-
gresham R. Brown is already here.
Mr.. Brown is expected later in the
week. Congressman and Mrs. Walter
j. Smith of Council Bluffs, Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Brunt of Council Bluffs and
Congressman Darrell are all expected.
Mrs. Conner has planned delightful
entertainment fur her guests.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

Mrs. Cummings was a devout
Catholic and the funeral was held at
st. Rose of Lima church in Denison
on Saturday forenoon. The pallbear-
ers were Messrs. P. j. Portz. Pat.
Mullen. John Hannigan, Con. Has
sett, j. H. Jones and Mike Flahve.
There were beautiful offerings of
flowers. We speak of the funeral adj
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

This garment has the same
style, finish and quality of cloaks
as others are asking $500 for.
A comparison of our line will
show you that we are the leaders
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

By far the largest single awning in
the city is the one being put up by
the Geo. Menagh Co. 1t covers their
entire double front on Broadway.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-09

Mr.. Haas of York. Neb., went be-
fore the city council last Monday pre-
paratory to asking franchise for
gas plant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16
A Rule For Dramatists.

A dramatist must never keep a sc- cret from his audience, although this is one of the favorite devices of the novelist. Let us suppose for a moment that the spectators were not let into the secret of Hero's pretty plot in Much Ado" to bring Beatrice and Benedick together. Suppose that, like the heroine and the hero, they were led to believe that each was truly in love with the other. The inevitable revela- tion of this error would produce a shock of surprise that would utterly scatter their attention, and while they were busy making over their former conception of the situation they would have no eyes nor ears for what was going on upon the stage. In a novel the true character of a hypocrite is often hidden until the book is nearly through; then when the revelation comes the reader has plenty of time to think back and see how deftly he has been deceived. But in a play a rogue must be known to be a rogue at his first entrance. The other characters in the play may be kept in the dark until the last act. but the audience must know the secret all the time. In fact, any situation which shows a character suffering from a lack of such knowl- edge as the audience holds secure al- ways produces telling effect upon the stage. The spectators are aware of lagos villainy and know of Desde- mona's innocence. The play would not be nearly so strong if. like othello, they were kept ignorant of the truth North American Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16

There is at least one man in Wash ington who is satisfied with the treatment of his department by con- gress. The United States fish con- missioner was moderate In his de- mands and as consequence received distinguished consideration at the hands of the appropriation commit tee, which bore in mind. no doubt. that the commissioner had for the last four years diminished the expenses of the fish commission, while he increas- ed the output of the work and the efficiency of his bureau. The commits sion expects to plant over three bil- lion fish in the United States this year. and the cost is estimated at sl6S to hatch and distribute a mil lion. Several hundred millions of Holsters alone have been planted on the New England coast, at the various stations. with the prospect of an unprecedented reduction in prices of that luxury. One of the most gratifying results of the work of this bureau has been the increasing CO., operation accorded the commission by fishermen all over the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16

Governor Hughes on the racing bills, and now they have nothing to show for it.-Bridgeport Post.
 The police blotter does much to make or to mar city's record. It is not always well for policemen to be too alert in making arrests for petty offenses and for making a larger revenue at the expense of a city's good name.-Norwich .Bulle- tin.
 We're not the seventh son of the seventh son but we are about ready to guarantee that the next president of the United States will be a man ! who has travelled much and who does not have to be begged to make a speech. Know him Middletown Sun.
 The good people of the Empire state who look with displeasure on betting, will be pleased at the suc- cess of Governor Hughes bills at Albany. Those who keep secret gam. bling places may rejoice too. for there are those who must bet and, If they cannot do it at the track, they will behind the closed blinds of joint" Which is better?- Morning Journal Courier.
 And in yet another month, we are told, the officers of the law will start from Mexico with the weary Walker who has been fencing so long with the extradition laws. There is evidently need of some tightening up of those laws if they are to be made effective. This ex- perience would certainly be discour- aging in most any future case that might occur.-Bridgepor Standard.
 Time was when David Bennett Hill proudly proclaimed, "I am a democrat" Now he is a man with out party, for he sadly says, There is no democratic party" and turning his back on the whole un- fortunate chaos, sails for Europe. After him might in justice be sent the question: Hasn't your selfish ness done your share in destroying that party?-New Haven Register.
 Though used for centuries in oaths in all English speaking courts, So help me Cod will no longer be heard in the Louisville police court. Judge J. W. McGee decided that it was so often and so flippant- ly repeated each day that it became sacrileglous. and he ordered the clerk to strike 1t from the form. He says that he will follow this plan for the rest of his term.-Meriden Journal.
 Instances of desertion from the army in Mexico are very rare and for the best of reasons" said Senor Jose de Minaldez of Neuva Leon. The reason lies in the almost sure capture of the fugitive and the cer- tainty that he will get not one, but numerous f1oggings on his bare back. | These lashings are done in the pres ence of the comrades of the deser- ter, and when the men see how great is the suffering of the miser- able wretch who tried in vain to quit his military obligations, they are forced to conclude that it is bet ter to stick to the army than to un- dergo such terrible ordeal!'-Bal. 1 timore American.